TABLE 3.3 Primary Emphases of Care for Those with Different Goals Related to Life-Threatening Illness or Injury


 Primary Care Goal

Aspects of CareCurativeLife-prolonging,
palliative
Symptomatic,
palliative

Impact on diseaseEradicateArrest progressionAvoid complications
Acceptable side effectsMajorMajor-moderateMinor-none
Psychological attitude"Win""Fight""Accept"
Preference for CPRYesProbablyProbably not
Hospice candidateNoNoProbably
Symptom prevention/
relief
SecondaryBalancedPrimary
Support for familyYesYesYes
Advance care planningYesYesYes
Bereavement supportNot usuallySometimesUsually

SOURCE: Adapted from Baines, Gendron, et al., 1996.


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