DocSym
β
Searchsearch
Search
(Z51.5) Palliative care
More details coming soon
41 420 581 in individuals diagnosis palliative care confirmed
Diagnosis palliative care is diagnosed Men are 1.42% more likely than Women
21 004 520
Men receive the diagnosis palliative care
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
20 416 061
Women receive the diagnosis palliative care
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease palliative care - Men and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features palliative care
Absence or low individual and public risk
Palliative care - what does this mean
Palliative care is a type of medical care focused on providing relief from symptoms, pain, and stress caused by serious illness. it involves a team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and social workers, who work together to provide comprehensive care for the patient and their family. the goal of palliative care is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.
What happens during the disease - palliative care
Palliative care is a type of medical care provided to those with serious illnesses, such as cancer, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and dementia. it is designed to improve quality of life by relieving symptoms associated with the disease, such as pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, and nausea. palliative care also provides emotional and spiritual support to the patient and their family, helping them to cope with the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. it can also be used to help manage end-of-life care and provide comfort during the dying process.
Clinical Pattern
More details coming soon
How does a doctor diagnose
- Review patient medical history
- Perform a physical exam
- Order relevant diagnostic tests
- Evaluate results of tests
- Identify the patient’s goals for care
- Develop a palliative care plan
- Discuss the plan with the patient and family
- Monitor the patient's progress
- Provide emotional and spiritual support
- Provide pain management
- Address end-of-life care
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To provide relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness.
- Pain and symptom management
- Emotional and spiritual support
- Help with decision-making
- Support for caregivers
- Coordination of care
- Grief counseling
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
37 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Palliative care - Prevention
Palliative care is an important part of preventative medicine. it focuses on providing relief from symptoms, pain, and stress caused by serious illnesses, and improving quality of life for both patients and their families. it involves a multidisciplinary approach, with the goal of providing holistic, patient-centered care that is tailored to the individual’s needs. this includes providing emotional, social, and spiritual support, as well as symptom management and end-of-life care.