Concept of Palliative Care

The word ‘palliative’ Care is derived from the Latin word pallium, a cloak.

Palliation means “cloaking over”, addressing and ameliorating the effects of the underlying cause and the intent is, healing rather than curing.

Palliative care is often said to be ‘low tech and high touch’. It seeks to ensure that compassion and science are the governing forces in inpatient care.

The field of palliative care is growing rapidly. A recent article from NPR Health News highlights the current state of palliative care in America and the growing need for licensed palliative care practitioners within the US to adhere to patient needs and meet the best practice standards. India has some of the highest rates of oral and oesophageal cancers, yet only a tiny fraction of those coping with life-threatening or life-limiting illnesses have access to effective pain relief. There is a lack of facilities, personnel trained in palliative care, and cultural awareness of the importance of palliative and end-of-life care.

Quality of life

A patient has a need to lead a life that is as comfortable, congenial and dignified, as possible.

Quality of life relates to an individual’s subjective satisfaction with life and is influenced by physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of the person. Palliative care aims to improve this.

Home visit for Palliative Care in Delhi

“Our goal is to provide holistic, compassionate care through our palliative care services and improve their quality of life so that the time remaining in the journey of life can be as comfortable, peaceful, and fruitful as possible.

Patients need physical and emotional support from their family members during this most vulnerable period in their life. As we have a strong family bonding system in our country, Our Home Care model recognizes and uses this for optimum patient care in their home setting.

Under palliative care services, the frequency of home visits and the goals of care are tailored to the needs of patients and their families.