Which of the Following Is Synonymous with Palliative Care

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is synonymous with palliative care?  

• A)support of patients who face illness that is not responsive to curative treatment  
• B)aggressive treatment of chronic health problems to support symptom relief  
• C)short-term treatment for an episode of illness in an urgent manner  
• D)delivery of co-ordinated and continuous services for an acute disease or illness

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