Abstract
The families and patients with end-stage liver disease (ESLD) confront physical and emotional challenges that are not frequently addressed by health-care providers. Palliative care emphasizes the assessment, anticipation, and alleviation of suffering in patients dying from the complications of cirrhosis in a holistic, patient-centered and family-focused manner. This chapter reviews the application of palliative care principles to patients with ESLD and the management of specific complications in the terminally ill patient.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Complications of Cirrhosis |
Subtitle of host publication | Evaluation and Management |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 337-346 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319136141 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319136134 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
Keywords
- Advanced directives
- Ascites
- Hydrothorax
- Pruritus
- Quality of life
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine