Palliative Care in Special Situations
Chronic diseases constitute a major cause of mortality and the World Health Organization (WHO) reports chronic non-communicable conditions to be by far the leading cause of mortality in the world, representing 35 million deaths in 2005 and over 60% of all deaths
Hospice care is broadly categorized for different situations as a result of different diseases. Specially designed caring facilities are established for patients who have Cancer, AIDS, ALS, Emphysema, Heart Failure, Kidney Disease/Renal Failure and other terminal illness.
- Cancer
- AIDS
- Emphysema
- Heart Failure
- Kidney Disease/Renal Failure
- Other Terminal Illness
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