Specifically, in clinical care, palliative care measurement tools are used to: (1) Describe the patient's initial state (level of pain, anxiety); (2) Evaluate the patient's symptoms and the needs or issues that the family and patient are facing; (3) Monitor changes in the patient's health status and QoL, support the patient and their family's ability to communicate with healthcare professionals; (4) Support clinical decision-making and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, care, and services currently available.