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SubjectsMedical-Surgical NursingSurgical NursingChapter 4 — Emergency & Chronic Care4.2 Care of the Terminally Ill

Topic 4.2 · Medical-Surgical Nursing · Emergency & Chronic Care

Care of the Terminally Ill

Terminal care focuses on comfort, dignity and symptom relief.

Palliative care relieves pain and supports family members.

Important Facts

Care focus
Comfort & dignity
Pain relief
Palliative measures

Key Points

  • Pain is assessed on a regular basis
  • Support family through grief

Important Names

Dame Cicely Saunders
Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »Saunders founded the modern hospice movement

Related topics

4.1 Emergency Management
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