Paret Mar Ivanios Hospital Puthupally
INTRODUCTION TO PALLIALTIVE CARE : Palliative care is a compassionate , holistic approach to healthcare that improves the quality of life for individuals and families facing life-threatening illnesses, addressing physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs to promote comfort, dignity and relief from suffering. It supports patients with serious illnesses, regardless of prognosis, and can be provided alongside curative treatments or as primary care, focusing on enhancing quality of life, not just extending it. By addressing the whole person- body, mind and spirit palliative care empowers informed decision making, respects patient values, preferences, and goals and helps individuals live as fully and comfortably as possible, even with serious illness.
KEY BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM:
1. Focuses on quality of life and relief from suffering.
2. Supports patients and families with life threatening illnesses
3. Addresses physical, emotional and spiri
