What is palliative care?

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Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical

care for people with serious illnesses. It focuses on providing

patients with relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious

illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the

patient and the family.

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Palliative care is provided by a specially-trained team of doctors,

nurses and other specialists who work together with a patient's

other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. It is

appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and

can be provided along with curative treatment.