Palliative it is something that momentarily improves or alleviates but cannot cure or resolve the problem. As happens, for example, in the treatment or palliative care, which improves the quality of life and alleviates the suffering of the patient, but is not able to cure the disease.
The word "palliative" originates in Latin pallium, that metaphorically means covering, disguising or covering up, but it also means covering, supporting, sheltering.
Palliative can be a measure taken for a given situation that only disguises and does not solve the problem. It can also be a medicine which relieves symptoms but does not cure the disease.
Palliative care
According to the World Health Organization, palliative care they are the assistance provided by a multidisciplinary team, which aims to improve the quality of life of patients and their families in the face of a life-threatening disease.
Care is provided through the prevention and relief of suffering, through early identification, impeccable assessment, treatment of pain and other physical, psychosocial and spiritual problems.
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