Understanding Palliative and Supportive Care

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Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, UK Cooperative Extension Service, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Guest: Katrina Nickles, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Palliative Care and Support, UK Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Show 58 Welcome to another enlightening episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS where Dr. Nichols breaks down the multifaceted nature of palliative care, explaining its role as both an approach and a medical sub-specialty aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses, particularly cancer. She outlines the comprehensive, team-based approach required for effective palliative care, emphasizing the collaboration among various healthcare professionals including pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and chaplains. The conversation also delves into the differences between palliative care and hospice care, the types of support patients and their caregivers can expect, and the importance of mental and spiritual health in the treatment process. For more palliative care resources, visit the links below: For clinicians: Center to Advance Palliative Care For patients and caregivers: Get Palliative Care Connect with the UK Markey Center Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On Twitter @UKMarkey Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below: Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension Website Facebook Instagram FCS Learning Channel

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Understanding Palliative and Supportive Care

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0:01 Introduction to Cancer Conversations
1:29 Understanding Palliative Care
4:54 Palliative vs. Hospice Care
6:40 What to Expect in Palliative Care
8:45 Accessing Palliative Care Resources
10:37 Final Thoughts on Palliative Care

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