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  • J Palliat Care Med 2023, Vol 13(9): 565
  • DOI: 10.4172/2165-7386.1000565

The Role of Primary Care Physicians in Providing Primary Palliative Care

Suzane Slocum*
Department of Public Health and Primary Care Corneel Heymanslaan, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
*Corresponding Author : Suzane Slocum, Department of Public Health and Primary Care Corneel Heymanslaan, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium, Email: sslocum@gmail.com

Received Date: Aug 28, 2023 / Accepted Date: Sep 25, 2023 / Published Date: Sep 26, 2023

Abstract

Primary care physicians (PCPs) play a pivotal role in the healthcare system, serving as the initial point of contact for patients and offering a wide array of healthcare services. This article highlights the importance of primary palliative care provided by PCPs, emphasizing its holistic approach to enhancing the quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses. PCPs possess essential skills in symptom management, communication, advance care planning, emotional support, and goals of care discussions. These capabilities allow them to contribute significantly to patient well-being. However, there are instances where referrals to specialty palliative care teams are warranted, particularly in cases involving complex symptom management, psychosocial and spiritual distress, ethical dilemmas, uncertain prognoses, and hospice eligibility. Collaborative efforts between PCPs and palliative care specialists ensure that patients receive comprehensive, patient-centered care, ultimately optimizing their comfort and quality of life.

Citation: Slocum S (2023) The Role of Primary Care Physicians in ProvidingPrimary Palliative Care. J Palliat Care Med 13: 565. Doi: 10.4172/2165-7386.1000565

Copyright: © 2023 Slocum S. This is an open-access article distributed under theterms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricteduse, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author andsource are credited.

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