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- Kim K Kuebler, Joanne Lynn, and Jamie Von Rohen.
- Adjuvant Therapies, Atlanta, GA 30306, USA. Kkkuebler@aol.com
- Semin Oncol Nurs. 2005 Feb 1;21(1):2-10.
ObjectivesTo review the evolution of palliative care in the United States and to define the terms palliative, supportive, and end-of-life care.Data SourcesPublished articles, textbooks, and reports.ConclusionThe health care demands that will arise from our aging society will force change in the field of palliative care.Implications For Nursing PracticeNurses providing care to patients who are living and dying from advanced cancer should apply palliative interventions from diagnosis until death.
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