A Reflective Study of Symptom Management in Terminal Cancer

ABSTRACT

Perceived experiences of patients are important hallmarks of symptom control not only for physical symptoms, but also for the psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions. Listening to patients’ narratives opens window to diagnosing the patients’ symptoms. This reflection outlines the importance of this practice in managing symptoms of a terminally ill cancer patient.

KEYWORDS :

• communication
• narrative
• symptom management
• terminal cancer
• total care