Kulsum International Hospital

Palliative Care

On this page
  1. Overview
  2. Who it may help
  3. What the service includes
  4. What to expect
  5. At KIH

Overview

Palliative care is for anyone with a serious illness, not only at the end of life. It can be provided alongside treatments aimed at controlling the disease.

Who it may help

  • People with advanced cancer
  • People with severe heart, lung, kidney or liver disease
  • People with progressive neurological conditions
  • Families and carers needing support

What the service includes

Control of pain, breathlessness, nausea and other symptoms, emotional and spiritual support, help with planning care, home care and bereavement support.

What to expect

The team talks with you about what matters most and plans care around your wishes, working with your other doctors.

At KIH

KIH's oncology, internal medicine and home care teams provide palliative and supportive care.

This information is for general education. Your doctor will explain whether this treatment is suitable for you, and its benefits and risks. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Our doctors

Consultants in the KIH departments that provide Palliative Care.

Brig. Dr. Nadir Ali
Hematology & Oncology

Brig. Dr. Nadir Ali

Consultant Hematologist & Oncologist

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Dr. Qasim Mahmood Buttar
Hematology & Oncology

Dr. Qasim Mahmood Buttar

Consultant Hematologist & Oncologist

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Dr. Nasim Akhtar
Infectious Diseases

Dr. Nasim Akhtar

Consultant Infectious Diseases Specialist

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