Providing end-of-life care for people with learning disabilities

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The end-of-life care model Preferred Place of Care and the philosophy known as person-centered planning both aim to make patient choices and view central to providing end-of-life care for cancer patients with learning disabilities. A comparison on the benefits and drawbacks of the two strategies is presented.

Psychological aspects, Methods, Terminal care, Learning disabled, Learning disabled persons

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Evaluating use of a support group in secondary breast cancer care

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The recursion of breast cancer that is secondary breast cancer, is virtually incurable although treatment can keep it in check. In Oldham, a group was set up to enable women to share experiences and offer mutual support, as little psychological support was available.

Management dynamics, Management, Breast cancer, Company business management, Self-help groups, Support groups

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Bone metastasis secondary illness, primary concern

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An analysis of physiological impact of metastatic bone disease on patients is offered. Additional information on the bone cancer metastasis is included.

Physiological aspects, Metastasis, Cancer metastasis, Bone cancer

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