Explain the differences between palliative care and hospice care
There are special parts of the health care system that care for patient with severe chronic illness and those who are terminally ill; they are palliative care and hospice care. These two types of care are similar, yet have some distinctions. Hospice is not a place, but a type of care that helps the patient and family throughout the grieving process and allows the patient to die with dignity, usually at home where the patient feels most comfortable. Hospice care is for those at the end of a terminal illness, or when they are no longer seeking curative care. Palliative care provides care for those facing life threatening illness, at any point in the illness. This type of care is provided by a team of health care providers and seeks to improve quality of life, relieve suffering, and support the patient and family in navigating the medical system.
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