Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Palliative Care Program
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-09-26
Definition:
Case management and services for persons who have an incurable illness and the focus of the treatment is on comfort and support.
Related concepts
Related terms
- Home Care
- Home Care Program
- Hospice
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Care Registry
- Palliative Care Units
- Palliative Service Type
References
- Roos NP, Stranc L, Peterson S, Mitchell L, Bogdanovic B, Shapiro E. A Look at Home Care in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)
- Roos NP, Mitchell L, Peterson S, Shapiro E. Perspectives on Home Care Data Requirements. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2001. [Report] (View)
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