Palliative care will affect all of us at some stage in our lives. This may be as a patient, carer, family member, neighbour or friend. Yet many of us do not have a clear understanding of what palliative care is. When an illness cannot be cured, the focus of care changes to helping patients have the best quality of life possible while managing their symptoms. Palliative care maintains quality of life by addressing physical symptoms such as pain or nausea, as well as helping with emotional, spiritual and social needs.

There are many issues that arise when dealing with a life-limiting illness. These pages provide information and links to resources that may help you.

The pages are not intended to replace the care or advice of your health professionals. They provide a set of resources that may help you learn more and access materials that could help you manage better.

 

This page was created on 1 December 2007