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World Service,11 Aug 2003,22 mins

Palliative Medical Care - Taking Care Of The Dying

Health Matters

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A report on palliative medical care, which involves looking after terminally ill patients. The programme looks at the type of care given to people in their last weeks or months of life, usually people with cancer. The importance of pain relief and keeping them emotionally and physically comfortable is important.

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