Glossary

Palliative care

Palliative care

Palliativpflege

Palliative nursing care comprises the nursing care of seriously ill and dying people with the aim of relieving complaints. It pays attention to well-being, dignity and the needs of those affected and their relatives. It takes place in the hospital, in care homes or at home.

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