Principles & Practice of Pain Medicine > Part V. Pain Syndromes > D. Pain Associated with Medical Illness >

Chapter 52. Sickle Cell Disease

Natalie Moryl and Richard Payne

Sickle Cell, Quality of Life, and Palliative Care

Topics Discussed:

pain management; palliative and cancer pain care; sickle cell anemia.

Excerpt:

"Palliative care is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the active total care of patients whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment. Symptomatic therapy, including pain control, psychological, and social and spiritual support, is paramount. The goal of palliative care in sickle cell disease is achievement of the best quality of life for patients and their families.³³..."

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