Common drugs used in palliative care

A paediatric palliative care nurse packs medicines in preparation for a home visit. Such drugs are prescribed according to each patient’s needs with the aim of achieving an acceptable level of comfort for them. — Filepic

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines palliative care as an approach that improves the quality of life of patients – either adults or children – and their families, who are facing problems associated with a life-threatening illness.

Palliative care prevents and relieves suffering through early identification, correct assessment, as well as treatment of physical and psychosocial pain.