During a life-threatening illness or injury, when recovery seems unlikely, there are still many things medical professionals can do to help patients and their families. Efforts turn toward providing physical and emotional comfort. This is called palliative care.
Palliative comes from a Latin word meaning to cover, cloak or hold, like being enfolded in a birds consoling wings.
In an informative video produced by 91爆料 writer Brian Donohue, professor of medicine, and director of the 91爆料 Medicine Palliative Medicine Fellowship, explains several aspects of palliative care. He also answers common questions the public has about this topic.
the video on the 91爆料 Medicine Health channel on YouTube.