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What’s the difference between hospice palliative care? The difference between palliative care hospice: Chapters of the same book Think of palliative care as the support that walks with you and your family through the illness Hospice is the support that carries you and your family through the final stage
What Is Hospice Care? | Palliative Care vs Hospice Care Hospice care focuses on quality of life support for people whose cancer can no longer be controlled and are near the end of life Palliative care focuses on managing symptoms and side effects while they continue cancer treatment
Palliative Care vs. Hospice: What’s the Difference? Hospice care is a form of palliative care Like all palliative care, the goal is to manage symptoms and improve the quality of life of someone with a serious illness However, hospice is intended for people with a terminal (life-ending) illness who have decided to stop treatments used to extend life 1
Hospice vs Palliative Care: How They Differ and How They Support . . . Connecting Hospice Care to Funeral Planning Ultimately, hospice and palliative care support families through the final chapter of life, addressing not only symptoms and comfort but also emotional, spiritual, and practical needs
Palliative Care – Not What People Think, but Often What People Need Palliative care offers dignity and control for families In some cases, for example, it may become clear that home care and symptom management is a far better approach than continued intensive clinical interventions in a hospital or emergency setting
Palliative and Hospice Care: Understanding the Differences Hospice is a type of palliative care specifically for patients who are thought to be in the last six months of their lives It’s not just the last week, and patients who enroll earlier actually have better quality of life because they can benefit from the support and services sooner