[Pain and palliative care. Comments by a witness].
Physical pain is well analysed by medical science, but still often neglected by the practicians. It is entangled with moral suffering at the end of life. The distinction between these two fundamental experiences is difficult but necessary for the care of patients. The concept of palliative care is far from being integrated by health professionals as well as by everybody, because it questions our finitude, the signification of life and human solidarity.
Gomas
Jean-Marie
JM
CETD et Centre de soins palliatifs, Hôpital Sainte Perrine, APHP, Paris. jean-marie.gomas@spr.aphp.fr
D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D059408:Pain Management; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods*