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Palliative care improves the quality of life for people living with HIV and their families through its holistic approach, and is a human right. It addresses physical symptoms, including pain, psychological, social and spiritual needs and can be provided in any care setting, including the home. It is appropriate from diagnosis throughout the course of the disease and into bereavement as appropriate.

Africa: Caring About Palliative Care

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IRIN Plus News
18 March 2011

Many HIV/Aids patients suffer pain needlessly

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Human Rights Watch HIV/TB
15 February 2011

People 'denied' die at home wish

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BBC Health
14 November 2010