Evolving Roles of Hospice and Palliative Care. Science Daily. November 14, 2012.
While hospice care is generally understood as coming at the end of life, palliative care can also be useful at any point of recovery from serious illnesses in addition to end of life situations. Palliative care seeks to improve quality of life, provide pain management and symptom control, provide emotional support and spiritual care. Each role is discussed in the article.
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