The idea of being sick and unable to care for yourself or becoming a burden to friends and family is a source of great concern to many people. Serious illnesses can cause physical symptoms, such as pain, nausea or fatigue. You may also have psychological symptoms like depression or anxiety.
The palliative care approach provides specialised care, focusing on the reduction of pain and symptoms of life-threatening illnessList of websites that offer information about palliative care
Hospice Palliative Care Association of South Africa
African Palliative Care Association
United States Agency for International Development
The US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
International Children's Palliative Care Network
International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care
Help the Hospices
Foundation for Hospices in Sub-Saharan Africa
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organisation
World Health Organisation
Pain and Palliative Care Communications Program
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
Cancer Association of South Africa
Canadian International Development Agency
Academy for Educational Development
SA Department of Health
Promoting the management of pain
AIDS Foundation South Africa
AIDSLINK
Health Systems Trust
Medical Research Council of South Africa (MRC)
The Valley Trust