Towards a philosophy of palliative care
Philip, Jennifer
Palliative care is a complex form of health care at once embodying practices that may be considered medical, such as pain and symptom relief, as well as social in nature, such as psychological and spiritual care, and attention to suffering. Palliative care is intimately embedded in the communities it serves. It must reflect the communities'' values and be responsive to their concerns. Any examination of the practices of palliative care must en...