The use of humor in palative care services

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Developments in pain management with palliative care, improvement in attempts to alleviate the symptoms of the disease, the needs of patients in the terminal illness period have moved to a more central point. Communication with patients and interpersonal relationships have begun to form the subject of research on individuals experiencing this period. The use of humor in palliative care units goes hand in hand with these developments. In this article, the place of humor in palliative care practices and its usability in nursing practices are discussed.