A team to ensure sensitive continuing care. Setting up a symptom control/support team.
The stress and responsibility associated with palliative care is demanding for patients and healthcare professionals. A symptom control/support team can act as a resource for all involved, offering advice on symptom control, counselling, education and bereavement follow-up.
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Grayson
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D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000458:organization & administration*