[Clinical Practice of Multiple Disciplinary Team Care Model Following the Concept of Palliative Care for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer:Report of One Case]

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2023 Feb;45(1):77-79. doi: 10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.15165.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

We provided the palliative care of a multiple disciplinary team care mode to a patient diagnosed with advanced head and neck cancer and her caregivers.People-centered integrated health services were provided according to the specific needs and preferences of individuals.The team-based palliative care relieved the suffering and improved the quality of life of the patient and that of her family who were facing challenges associated with life-threatening illness.

Keywords: multiple disciplinary team; palliative care.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Palliative Care*
  • Quality of Life