The occasional palliative care patient: lessons we have learned

Can J Rural Med. 2004 Fall;9(4):253-6.

Abstract

Palliative care is a routine, creative and important part of rural practice, well suited to practitioners who are used to finding practical solutions for their patients' care. A simple, clear approach may be effective for the physician, the patient and his family.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Attitude to Death
  • Health Services, Indigenous / organization & administration
  • Home Care Services / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Palliative Care / methods*
  • Palliative Care / organization & administration*
  • Palliative Care / psychology
  • Professional-Family Relations
  • Professional-Patient Relations
  • Rural Health Services / organization & administration*