Hospice & Palliative Care questions with correct answers

What is involved in the model of quality of life? CORRECT ANSWER physical, psychological, social, and spiritual wellbeing What is the curative focus of care? CORRECT ANSWER diagnosis of disease and symptoms, curing & treatment, alleviation of symptoms What is the palliative focus of care? CORRECT ANSWER pt/family identify unique end of life goals, assess how symptoms & issues help/hinder goals, interventions to assist in reaching goals, quality of life closure What is the continuum of care model? CORRECT ANSWER curative, palliative, hospice, death, bereavement Is all hospice care palliative? CORRECT ANSWER Is all palliative care hospice? CORRECT ANSWER no What is the focus in palliative care? CORRECT ANSWER symptom management and enhanced quality of life What is palliative care? CORRECT ANSWER interdisciplinary care that aims to relieve suffering, improve quality of life, optimize function, and assist with decision making for patients with advanced il