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There have been significant advances in the prevention and management of stroke over the last few decades. Despite these important developments, stroke, both in the acute and chronic phases, remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The value of integrating palliative care principles and practices into stroke care management is being increasingly recognized across a range of domains, including symptom management, assistance with complex decision-making, discharge planning, and end-of-life care. This chapter will explore the logistics, benefits, complexities, and challenges associated with the evolving relationship between stroke and palliative care services.

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  1. Department of Palliative Care, Barwon Health, North Geelong, VIC, Australia

    Peter Eastman

  2. Faculty of Health School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia

    Peter Eastman

  3. Department of Palliative Care, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia

    Brian Le

  4. Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia

    Brian Le

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Eastman, P., Le, B. (2023). Palliative Care and Stroke. In: MacLeod, R.D., Van den Block, L. (eds) Textbook of Palliative Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31738-0_59-2

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