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Integrated surveillance for high-impact respiratory viruses: a necessity for better epidemic and pandemic preparedness

Year: 2022

Type: conference-abstract

Abstract: Palliative care is an approach to the care of patients and families facing progressive and chronic illnesses that focuses on the relief of suffering due to physical symptoms, psychosocial issues, and spiritual distress. As neurologists care for patients with chronic, progressive, life-limiting, and disabling conditions, it is important that they understand and learn to apply the principles of palliative medicine. In this article, we aim to provide a practical starting point in palliative medicine for neurologists by answering the following questions: (1) What is palliative care and what is hospice care? (2) What are the palliative care needs of neurology patients? (3) Do neurology patients have unique palliative care needs? and (4) How can palliative care be integrated into neurology practice? We cover several fundamental palliative care skills relevant to neurologists, including communication of bad news, symptom assessment and management, advance care planning, caregiver assessment, and appropriate referral to hospice and other palliative care services. We conclude by suggesting areas for future educational efforts and research.

Source: BMJ Global Health

DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2022-009018

Authors: Stefano Tempia, Hala Abou El Naja, Amal Barakat, Abdinasir Abubakar, Wasiq Khan

Institutions: World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, World Health Organization - Egypt

Language: English

Topic: Respiratory viral infections research

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,679