Soins; la revue de référence infirmière
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The general public and health professionals may have a mistaken impression of palliative care and the Leonetti law. Thanks to training and information on the measures taken by the government with regard to the development of palliative care, the palliative culture is gradually becoming integrated into healthcare structures and mentalities.
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Palliative care remains associated with images of death and generates fears. It is difficult to envisage supporting patients at the end of life anywhere other than in specialised places. With situations of critical care, professionals and volunteers use their complementary skills to work together in caring for the patient.