title: A reflective study of symptom management in terminal cancer.
abstract: Perceived experiences of patients are important hallmarks of symptom control not only for physical symptoms, but also for the psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions. Listening to patients' narratives opens window to diagnosing the patients' symptoms. This reflection outlines the importance of this practice in managing symptoms of a terminally ill cancer patient.
authors.affiliation: Graduate Certificatein Palliative Care, Flinders University, is affiliated with the Guwahati Pain and Palliative Care Society, Bhuban Road, Guwahati, Assam, India. goswamidcg@gmail.com
authors.forename: Dinesh Chandra
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Goswami
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D033262:Narration; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods*; D019452:Terminally Ill / Q000523:psychology*