ABSTRACT
For instance, the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer has traditionally focused on the treatment of antineoplastic therapy-related adverse effects and has now expanded its scope to include palliative care domains such as psychosocial/spiritual care and communication, as well as survivorship care. Given that supportive care includes palliative care, it is sometimes used interchangeably to describe palliative care programs or services. It is likely that with the regular interaction as part of the palliative care circle, these disciplines will continue to influence the growth of palliative medicine in the future. The palliative medicine specialist will then be able to access all other members of the palliative care team as required. In summary, palliative medicine specialists are able to deliver clinical care to those patients and families with the most difficult problems, to educate colleagues about the appropriate delivery of palliative care, and to actively conduct research on new developments in assessment and management of clinical problems.
