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Palliative care is an approach to the care of persons living with serious illnesses that focuses on improving quality of life and reducing suffering through a whole person approach (see here to learn about neuropalliative care). It provides relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.
Palliative care is NOT hospice care or end-of-life care. Unfortunately, anywhere you go, anyone you ask, that’s what our mind immediately goes to (sounds familiar?). It’s such a pity, because it’d be so good and useful for anyone, and everyone…