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 

• Palliative Care - Data Sources and Method of Identification

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)