The idea of palliative and hospice care: a historical overview

In face of the final phase of a terminal disease, the patient’s family is always in a difficult position. A progressing chronic disease (especially cancer) of one of the family members directly influences the mental and physical state of their closest of kin. Hospice care helps the dying patients an...

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Main Author: Grażyna Kowalik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2013-08-01
Series:Studia Medyczne
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Online Access:http://www.termedia.pl/The-idea-of-palliative-and-hospice-care-a-historical-overview,67,21232,1,1.html