Palliative medicine
Relief of symptoms and support for quality of life in serious illness, alongside disease-directed treatment when appropriate.
Treatments in this specialty
Clinical terms
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- Palliative medicine
- PalliativmedizinGermanPaliativní medicínaCzech
Treatments & services
Explore specific procedures, investigations and care services. The clinical team confirms which options fit the individual case.
Specialist palliative consultation
Goals, symptoms and family support.
Cancer pain management
Individual analgesia and supportive care.
Breathlessness palliation
Symptom-directed breathing and medication strategies.
Nausea and vomiting control
Cause-specific antiemetic planning.
Palliative constipation care
Bowel regimens adapted to symptoms and medication.
Palliative delirium care
Reversible-cause assessment and distress relief.
Cancer-related fatigue support
Energy conservation and symptom assessment.
Cachexia support
Realistic nutrition and symptom-management goals.
Palliative mouth care
Management of dryness, soreness and oral discomfort.
Malignant wound care
Dressings for exudate, odour and discomfort.
Abdominal paracentesis
Sampling or draining ascitic fluid.
Indwelling pleural catheter
Drainage of recurrent selected pleural effusions.
Palliative radiotherapy
Symptom-directed radiation treatment.
Malignant bowel-obstruction care
Tailored medical and procedural symptom relief.
Subcutaneous medication infusion
Continuous symptom medication when needed.
Psycho-oncology
Psychological support during cancer care.
Advance care planning
Documenting goals and future care preferences.
Caregiver support consultation
Practical, emotional and respite planning.
Bereavement support
Family support before and after loss.
Home palliative care planning
Coordination of ongoing symptom care.
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Planning your care
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Sources & availability
These references provide clinical background. The guide is not a confirmed service menu for every centre or both countries, and cited organisations are not necessarily RAUQ partners. Confirm eligibility, availability and international patient access with the centre.
Guide content and sources checked 29 October 2026.