TLC Model of Palliative Care for Elderly Patients
| Letter | Model Element | Elaboration |
|---|---|---|
| T | Timely | Proactive rather than reactive approach to avoid prolonged unnecessary suffering |
| Team oriented | Nurses, social workers, trained laypersons, and others involved | |
| L | Longitudinal | Balance of palliative and curative measures evolves with time |
| C | Collaborative | Patients, family members, and providers share decisions |
| Comprehensive | All empirically supported domains of palliative care are addressed |