Abstract:Cancer patients require specialist medical care and, frequently, round-the-clock involvement of the family which may exceed the caregivers' coping ability. In such a situation, inpatient palliative/hospice care seems to be the best solution for everyone. The good mental and physical state of the family positively affects the quality of patient care, also provided in stationary care facilities. This article presents the methods of supporting families of patients, developed by an inpatient hospice team, which de… Show more
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