“You matter because you are you, and you matter to the last moment of your life.” – Dame Cicely Saunders
This quote is foundational to palliative care, reminding us that patients—no matter how sick they may be—are people whose lives matter. Intensive Caring is an empirically-based approach designed to help us be with and respond to those who are suffering.
These articles provide more details on intensive caring for patients and families.
Reminding Patients They Matter
To support your clinical practice, consider downloading this infographic on the principles of Intensive Caring. This can be shared with your colleagues and/or hung in your office. Scroll down for the poster in Portuguese, German, and French.
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Reminding Families They Matter
This infographic summarizes how to incorporate the principles of Intensive Caring when working with families: