Palliative care in the context of a pandemic: similar but different
Andrew Davies, Jo Hayes
Abstract
Palliative care is an important component of the medical response to pandemics and other health emergencies. The principles of palliative care do not change, but the practice of palliative care has to change as a result of factors such as greater demand and infection control measures. This article makes suggestions for palliative care provision during a pandemic (in developed countries), based on a limited review of the literature and personal experience of the ongoing pandemic (COVID-19 infection).
Topics & Concepts
PandemicMedicinePalliative careContext (archaeology)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Health careNursingMedical emergencyDiseaseEconomic growthInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologyEconomicsBiologyPaleontologyPalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesDisaster Response and ManagementCOVID-19 and Mental Health