New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

PALLIATIVE CARE INVOLVES...

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• Having your illness, treatments and medication­s clearly explained to you and your caregiver.

• Being given pain treatment to relieve suffering and help improve your quality of life.

• Getting support with your day-to-day personal care, such as showering and eating.

• Being given advice on how to look after yourself, such as eating healthily, exercising and learning to relax and deal with stress.

• Getting help with making important decisions.

• Receiving informatio­n on where to go for support.

• Assistance with planning your care for the future, so you can make informed decisions about how you want to live and die.

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