KFSHRC unveils palliative care programme for adolescents and young adults

It is delivered by a multidisciplinary team for patients facing life-limiting illnesses.

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre has introduced a palliative care programme designed for adolescents and young adults.

The programme is delivered by a multidisciplinary team, including palliative care physicians, specialised nurses, social workers, and mental health professionals.

It aims to address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients facing life-limiting illnesses, such as advanced cancers, heart disease, neurological disorders, and organ failure.