Paliatívna medicína a liečba bolesti 1-2e/2017

Communication with relatives of the patient in palliative care

In the paper, we point out the importance of adequate and effective communication with relatives of the dying patient, emphasizing theinvolvement of all members of the palliative team and the use of communication techniques that emphasize the partnership approach to the person.

Keywords: communication, relatives, palliative care, teamwork