What actually is palliative care? And how is it different to end-of-life care?
- Written by: Samar Aoun, Perron Institute Research Chair in Palliative Care, The University of Western Australia
ShutterstockAlthough it is associated with dying, palliative care is an approach focused on improving quality of life – or how people feel about and respond to facing a life-threatening illness.
Palliative care aims to prevent and relieve physical, social, emotional, spiritual and existential distress. Palliative care also supports family...
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