Introduction
Palliative care is associated with two major components. The first component is related to the emotional and psychological care of the patient and family members. The second component is based on the identification of pain and utilizing pain relief interventions based on current evidence. Palliative care is mainly provided by healthcare providers with a support from a team of experts trained and experienced in palliative care (Kwon, 2013. p. 910). The main objective of palliative care is relieve the patient from pain and pain symptoms. Palliative care and effective pain management are the cornerstones for a terminally-ill patient. The ...