TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Definition & Scope of Palliative Care A1 - Rabow, Michael W. A1 - Pantilat, Steven Z. A1 - Shah, Ann Cai A1 - Poree, Lawrence A1 - Steiger, Scott A2 - Papadakis, Maxine A. A2 - McPhee, Stephen J. A2 - Rabow, Michael W. Y1 - 2021 N1 - T2 - Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2021 AB - Palliative care is medical care focused on improving quality of life for people living with serious illness. Serious illness is defined as “a condition that carries a high risk of mortality, negatively impacts quality of life and daily function, and/or is burdensome in symptoms, treatments or caregiver stress.” Palliative care addresses and treats symptoms, supports patients’ families and loved ones, and through clear communication helps ensure that care aligns with patients’ preferences, values, and goals. Near the end of life, palliative care may become the sole focus of care, but palliative care alongside cure-focused treatment or disease management is beneficial throughout the course of a serious illness, regardless of its prognosis. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2021/01/17 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1175791314 ER -