Palliative Care Medicine Open Access Articles
Palliative care is specialized medical care that focuses on providing patients relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness, no matter the diagnosis or stage of disease. Palliative care teams aim to improve the
quality of life for both patients and their families. This form of care is offered alongside curative or other treatments you may be receiving.
Palliative care is provided by a team of doctors, nurses and other specially trained people. They work with you, your family and your other doctors to provide an extra layer of support that complements your ongoing care.
A
palliative care consultation team is a multidisciplinary team that works with the patient, family, and the patient's other doctors to provide medical, social, emotional, and practical support. The team is made of
palliative care specialist doctors and nurses, and includes others such as social workers, nutritionists, and chaplains.
Palliative care can be provided in hospitals,
nursing homes, outpatient
palliative care clinics and certain other specialized clinics, or at home. Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance policies may cover palliative care. Veterans may be eligible for
palliative care through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Private
health insurance might pay for some services.
Health insurance providers can answer questions about what they will cover. Check to see if insurance will cover your particular situation.
High Impact List of Articles
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Does a holistic lifestyle intervention program improve health-related quality of life and psychological wellbeing in adults at diabetes risk?
Katharina Wennehorst*, Klas Mildenstein, Brunhild Saliger, Thomas Keil & Heike Englert
Research Article: Diabetes Management
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Does a holistic lifestyle intervention program improve health-related quality of life and psychological wellbeing in adults at diabetes risk?
Katharina Wennehorst*, Klas Mildenstein, Brunhild Saliger, Thomas Keil & Heike Englert
Research Article: Diabetes Management
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Association between diabetes markers and cholesterol
Rabindra Nath Das*
Editorial: Diabetes Management
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Association between diabetes markers and cholesterol
Rabindra Nath Das*
Editorial: Diabetes Management
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Safe exercise options for people with diabetes
Elsamma Chacko
Commentary: Diabetes Management
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Safe exercise options for people with diabetes
Elsamma Chacko
Commentary: Diabetes Management
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Comparing diabetes mellitus care in a major city in China to a major city in South East Asia
W Lim, YT Fong, YL Chua, BK Tay & SY Goh
Research Article: Diabetes Management
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Comparing diabetes mellitus care in a major city in China to a major city in South East Asia
W Lim, YT Fong, YL Chua, BK Tay & SY Goh
Research Article: Diabetes Management
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News and Views: Diabetes Management
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