End-of-life care guidelines

End-of-life care guidelines provide comprehensive support for individuals nearing the end of life, focusing on comfort, dignity, and respecting personal wishes. They emphasize effective pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, clear communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers, and honoring the patient’s preferences for location and type of care. The goal is to enhance quality of life during this time while ensuring dignity and minimizing suffering. These guidelines promote a compassionate, patient-centered approach that aligns medical care with the individual’s values and goals, fostering a respectful and supportive environment in their final stages.