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The first visit to a general practitioner specialist for a patient requiring palliative care focuses on providing comprehensive medical, psychological and emotional support to patients facing serious, often terminal illnesses. Palliative medicine is a specialized branch that aims to improve the quality of life of patients through the control of pain and symptoms, and the provision of support to both patients and their families. The first examination has a key role in assessing all the patient's medical needs, as well as identifying symptoms that can significantly affect daily life, such as pain, breathing difficulties, nausea, anxiety and depression. Based on a detailed analysis, the specialist doctor develops an individualized palliative care plan that includes medical, psychosocial and emotional aspects, thus providing the patient with the necessary comfort and quality of life, regardless of the stage of the disease.

The first examination for a patient requiring palliative care begins with a detailed medical history of the patient, which includes information about the diagnosis, previous treatments, current condition and symptoms the patient is experiencing. The doctor also asks questions about the patient's life circumstances, emotional state, as well as about the support provided by family members or close people.

The physical examination includes the assessment of vital parameters (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration), but special attention is also paid to specific symptoms that may require rapid resolution, such as pain, difficulty breathing, or nausea. The doctor will perform a detailed examination of painful areas, joints, muscles and other body systems, in order to determine the cause of the symptoms and provide appropriate treatments or therapies.

When necessary, the doctor can recommend additional diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, laboratory analyzes or other specialist tests, in order to get a more complete picture of the patient's health. In addition, it is important that the doctor recognizes and addresses all the psychological and emotional needs of the patient, providing support in relation to stress, anxiety, depression or fear of illness. Also, special attention will be devoted to the consideration of palliative therapies, which may include pain control, the use of sedatives, analgesics and other drugs that will ease the patient's daily ailments.

The first examination with a general medicine specialist for a patient requiring palliative care usually lasts from 45 minutes to 1 hour. This examination requires a detailed examination of all aspects of the patient's condition, so that the doctor can provide optimal medical and emotional support. In some cases, if the patient has complex medical or psychological needs, the examination may take longer. Through a comprehensive approach, the doctor tries to ensure that the patient and his family receive complete information about the possibilities of treatment and support, in accordance with the current condition.