Dermatological Issues Among Individuals Receiving Palliative Care - A Review

    August 2023 in “ American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine ”
    Zhenli Kwan, Winn Hui Han, Shin Shen Yong … David Paul Capelle
    Studysummary This study describes common skin disorders in palliative care patients, emphasizing that conditions like xerosis, pressure ulcers, and fungal infections often require symptomatic treatment focused on quality of life rather than cure, due to limited life expectancy and potential treatment burdens.
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