Palliative Care 2020 Conf

Palliative Care in Non-Malignant Diseases

Non-malignant diseases (non-cancerous) also need palliative care in several cases. Non-malignant diseases like respiratory, a chronic, non-treatable progressive condition that needs appropriate treatment and symptom management that encompasses of interstitial lung disease, bronchiectasis breathlessness and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are often associated with advanced COPD are fatigue, pain, and cough. Heart Disease recognizes the necessity for patients with heart failure to have access to palliative care services for on-going support and advice; and for Renal Services, Type1, Type2 diabetes patients near to the end of life to have a mutual palliative care plan, fabricated around their individual needs and preferences.