APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH INCURABLE CANCER
What matters to people when approaching the End-of-Life (EoL)?
Being involved in decisions about care
Being comfortable with controlled symptoms
Recognition of impending death and a sense of closure
Affirmation/value of the self, with beliefs and values honoured
Trust in care providers
Relationships optimised with family and friends, burden minimised to family
Family cared for, including bereavement support
Death in preferred place of care
Religious prayer or meditation
Personal affairs in order
Leaving a legacy