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. 2020 May 15;20(3):274-277.
doi: 10.7861/clinmed.2020-0157.

Palliative care in the context of a pandemic: similar but different

Andrew Davies  1 , Jo Hayes  2
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Palliative care in the context of a pandemic: similar but different

Andrew Davies et al. Clin Med (Lond). .

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).

Keywords: COVID-19; Palliative; end-of-life; pandemic.

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