The surprising truth about who opts for palliative care
08/26/24 at 03:00 AM
The surprising truth about who opts for palliative care
Psychology Today; by Jer Clifton; 8/23/24
A study of 407 cancer patients says palliative care is a final act of hope. Many people avoid palliative care (non-curative pain relief at end-of-life) because they see it as giving up. In past studies, two beliefs were tied to giving up: seeing the world as ugly and where little can be changed. But new study of 407 cancer patients ties wanting palliative care to seeing a beautiful and malleable world. Researchers speculate: on even the final road to death, hopeful patients may see much to cherish, even enjoy.