PS is the last resort treatment, initiated when
all other methods of symptom control have
failed. This therapy is highly specific, and
thus it is crucial to define both continuous
PS and persistent symptoms difficult to treat
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and bear by the patient. PS as a form of aggressive
symptomatic treatment may be safely used
at home during palliative care. It should be
stressed, however, that it requires close monitoring
and full cooperation between the family
and hospice team. PS, if carried out properly,
does not accelerate death. Because of the
limited data on home PS in the developmental
age population, further studies are needed