Beyond striae cutis: A case report on how physical skin complaints unveiled end-of-life total experience

Abstract Background End-of-life is a unique and multidimensional experience, and physical complaints can reveal other areas of distress. Method A case report of a woman with terminal cancer with painful and deforming skin striae cared by a multidisciplinary team. Results After initially treating her physical pain, other end-of-life psychosocial, spiritual, and existential aspects could be addressed. Significance of results Physical distress can unveil other essential areas of end-of-life experience when multidisciplinary teams caring for the terminally ill patients use holistic approaches.

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