A member asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on giving palliative care.

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Dr. Joel See answered

Ignore: Can't treat the illness take some pain meds if they help keep them comfortable.

Answered 6/11/2017

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Ignore: Palliative care is a way to reduce suffering with symptom control.

Answered 7/29/2014

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Dr. Larry Eastburn answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Pain control is the key. When pain becomes an issue, treat the patient, not the disease.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Ignore: Palliative care, kindness very important, also: listening.

Answered 11/10/2019

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Ignore: Palliative care is an extra layer of support providing excellent symptom control when seriously ill.

Answered 10/2/2014

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Ignore: Palliative Care Haiku: Autumn leaves falling During serious illness Seek palliative care.

Answered 10/18/2014

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Dr. Carisa Hines answered

Specializes in Palliative Care

Ignore: Imagine their pain When you can't see it's presence Give love and support.

Answered 1/8/2015

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Ignore: Living a long time is not of much value if there is no quality to the life lived.

Answered 11/16/2015

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