The Challenge of Humanisation in Palliative Care

Graduated in Social Work from the Federal University of Pará (UFPA); Specialist in Social Policies from the University of Amazonia (UNAMA); Specialist in Oncology / Palliative Care, Multiprofessional Health Residency modality, from the University of the State of Pará (UEPA).

The WHO has defined Palliative Care as an approach that enhances the quality of life of patients and families facing problems associated with life-threatening illness through prevention/relief of suffering, early identification, correct assessment, treatment of pain and physical, psychosocial and spiritual problems. Palliative care is a multidisciplinary practice requiring commitment, teamwork and humanised care. Humanisation emphasises the need to ensure comprehensive care for the population and strategies that expand people's rights and citizenship. The main objective of this study was to identify, from the perception of caregivers of patients admitted to a Palliative Care Clinic of a reference hospital in Oncology, in the State of Pará, whether the humanisation of care is in accordance with what is established by the PNH, analysing the relationship between the multiprofessional team and patients and/or family members. A book that will allow health professionals a moment of reflection, knowledge, information and reports capable of making us think, reflect and improve our professional practice.