What is the most prominent goal of palliative care?
a. Integrate into chronic disease management sooner rather than later.
b. Enroll the patient into the Medicare Hospice Benefit.
c. Ensure that the patient has a 6-month prognosis.
d. Reserve this type of care until the patient is actively dying.
ANS: A
The goal of palliative care is to integrate symptom management interventions earlier into the course of chronic disease sooner rather than later. This helps to promote optimal quality of life.
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