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WHAT IS PALLIATIVE CARE?
Palliative care is an emerging discipline that is gaining acclaim across the country.
Recently recognized as a formal medical subspecialty (American Board of Medical Specialties, 2006), palliative care aims to promote quality of life and relieve suffering for those who are living with advanced illness. The palliative care team is a well coordinated, specially-trained group of professionals including a doctor, nurse, chaplain, social worker, and pharmacist. Together, they address the individual needs of those living with serious illness, including spiritual, emotional and physical aspects.
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