Palliative care is specialized medical care to improve quality of life in individuals serious or life-threatening disease or condition, like cancer.
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Palliative care is specialized medical care given to improve quality of life in individuals with serious or life-threatening disease or condition, like cancer or heart failure.1,2 With palliative care, patients may receive medical care to prevent or treat the symptoms of the disease and the side effects caused by treatment of the disease.1,2
Hospice care focuses on care and comfort for individuals with a serious illness approaching end of life.2 Like palliative care, hospice care also provides support for the family.2
