2.Palliative care philosophy
（1）Takes a holistic approach，recognizing the patient as a‘whole person’in the context of their family and community.
（2）Aims to improve quality of life for patients and families.
（3）Focuses on pain control and communication as essential components of quality of life.(https://www.daowen.com)
（3）All patients and families will benefit from good，timely，truthful and compassionate communication about their illnesses.
（5）including giving advance information about tests which are planned and are the possible benefits/outcomes.
（6）This should be basic standard of care on medical wards.