The distinction between palliative care and hospice care can be confusing when deciding the next best course of action when you or a loved one is faced with a serious illness. Although both care plans ...

If a doctor diagnoses you with a serious illness and suggests palliative care, don't jump to conclusions. It doesn't mean you have mere months to live, NIH News in Health emphasizes. Palliative care, ...

Palliative and hospice care are two important types of support that can help you and your family during difficult times. In California, these services are available to all ages and understanding the ...

Q: When facing a severe illness, how do I choose between hospice and palliative care for my loved one? A: When dealing with a severe illness, patients and their families often have to decide between ...

Palliative care and hospice care are terms often linked by their similarities, but there are key differences between these types of care. Knowing the difference between these types of care can help ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) -When making decisions for aging family members, experts say it’s important to know the difference between hospice care and palliative care. According to Good Samaritan Hospice, ...

With the recent announcement that former President Jimmy Carter is entering hospice care, there’s been a lot of interest in, and questions about, hospice. As a family medicine doctor certified in ...

Kingston Residence of Marion is hosting an event to demystify palliative and hospice care. The discussion will take place at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at 464 James Way, according to a community announcement.

The World Health Organization estimates that each year an estimated 56 million people need hospice or palliative care, and the numbers continue to increase. Many, however, may not understand when to ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: My mother has a chronic illness. Her doctor told her she needed palliative care. She rejects that because she says palliative care is for patients who have given up. DEAR READER: ...