緩和医療
ナルキッソス (ゲーム)
緩和ケアの目標は、患者とその家族にとってできうる限り最高のQOL(人生の質、生活の質)を実現することである。緩和医療に含まれる諸要素というのは、がん患者に対して用いるばかりでなく、病の早い段階で用いることが可能である。(WHO 1989)
Palliative care is the active total care of patients whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment. Control of pain, of other symptoms, and of psychological, social and spiritual problems is paramount. The goal of palliative care is achievement of the best possible quality of life for patients and their families. Many aspects of palliative care are also applicable earlier in the course of the illness, in conjunction with anticancer treatment. (WHO 1989)