2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Posters)-EP15.02. Starting Early Palliative Care for Lung Cancer as Soon as Possible: lesson learned from Resource-limited Setting in Indonesia

EP15.02. Starting Early Palliative Care for Lung Cancer as Soon as Possible: lesson learned from Resource-limited Setting in Indonesia - PDF(Slides)

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The document highlights various aspects related to terminal illness and the need for palliative care. It mentions gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms, pain, and fatigue as common issues faced by patients. It also highlights the limited understanding of healthcare workers and the family perception regarding dying and death.<br /><br />The document suggests the involvement of a multidisciplinary team, including a palliative care physician, specialist, primary care physician, advanced practice nurses, pharmacist, dietician, and social worker. This team should be involved early on in the process, before the curative treatment begins.<br /><br />The document also includes charts showing the progression of blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate over a period of time, starting from hospital admission. It indicates regular monitoring of these vital signs for the patient.<br /><br />Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of palliative care in managing symptoms and providing support to patients with terminal illnesses. It highlights the need for a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to improve the quality of life for these patients.

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Muhammad Ilham Rakasiwi

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Speaker Muhammad Ilham Rakasiwi

Topic Multidisciplinary Care: Palliative Care

Keywords

terminal illness

palliative care

gastrointestinal symptoms

respiratory symptoms

pain management

fatigue management

multidisciplinary team

curative treatment

vital signs monitoring

quality of life