In broad terms, palliative care is any treatment or intervention intended to control pain or other distressing symptoms. In the context of hospice, palliative care focuses on quality of life rather than curing disease. All hospice care is palliative in that the focus is on controlling distressing symptoms, but not all palliative care includes hospice.
"I'm enjoying life and planning ahead" The spiritual aspect of the journey through end of life is an important part of palliative care offered through hospice, as discussed on HFAs television special "Hospice - Something More."
Quality Hospice Care Looking for a hospice provider? Here are suggestions for things to consider.