Palliative Care: A Holistic Discipline

Although mind and body are inextricably interwoven, psychological factors have received insufficient attention within medicine. The biomedical model though necessary is not sufficient. In medicine and particularly in palliative care, a holistic biopsychosocial approach is required. A number of examples from clinical practice in a hospice setting are presented.

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Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - February 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Greer, S., Joseph, M. Tags: Editorials Source Type: research