Primary Care Reports – August 1, 2013
August 1, 2013
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Palliative Care Principles Primary Care Physicians Should Know
Palliative is derived from the Latin palliare, which means to cloak. In the world of palliative care, cloak is quite representative of the many supportive functions a palliative care team member can provide for a patient and family. This article will help define how the field of palliative medicine has evolved, but it is important to understand some of its history first.