Palliative and Hospice Care

Palliative and hospice care are specialized approaches to providing comfort and support for individuals with serious or terminal illnesses. Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms, pain, and stress, aiming to improve quality of life at any stage of illness, alongside curative treatments. Hospice care, a subset of palliative care, is specifically for individuals nearing the end of life, emphasizing comfort and dignity when curative treatment is no longer an option. Both approaches involve comprehensive care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, supporting patients and their families through the course of illness.