Authors

Paul Kleinig

MBBS, FRACP, FRAChPM, BAppSc (Occ Ther), Palliative Medicine Physician, Southern Adelaide Palliative Services, Division of Rehabilitation, Aged Care and Palliative Care, Flinders Medical Centre, SA; General Physician, SA


Palliative sedation: A safety net for the relief of refractory and intolerable symptoms at the end of life

Primary care doctors may be asked about palliative sedation for a patient and can provide support to family members of patients who undergo palliative sedation.