Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 12(ANI): Palliative care is associated with a reduced risk of suicide in veterans diagnosed with advanced stage lung cancer a new study has found. Palliative care is for the terminally ill and their families especially that is provided by an organized health service. Lead author of the study Donald Sullivan said The goal of the study was to see whether palliative care which aims to relieve physical pain and discomfort and to address psychological issues like anxiety that diminish quality of life for those with life-threatening illnesses reduced suicide rates among veterans with stage IIIB and
