Authors

Peter Eastman

BPthy, MBBS, FRACGP, FAChPM, Palliative Care Consultant and Co-Director, Department of Palliative Care, Barwon Health, Geelong, Vic; Palliative Care Consultant, Melbourne Health, Vic. peastm@barwonhealth.org.au

Palliative care for the patient without cancer

The symptom burden and care needs for patients with end-stage, non-malignant illnesses are similar to those of patients with advanced cancer.