Hospice care and palliative care: What’s the difference?
I’ve talked to hundreds of people about the health care options and decisions they face at the end of life. It’s a challenging time and understandably many have little knowledge, while others have misconceptions, and some have bitter disagreements. Here’s…
I’ve talked to hundreds of people about the health care options and decisions they face at the end of life. It’s a challenging time and understandably many have little knowledge, while others have misconceptions, and some have bitter disagreements.
Here’s a basic primer for two common approaches: hospice and palliative care.
Hospice care
Two myths about hospice care are prevalent. First, many people believe hospice is provided in a place like a hospital. …
Hospice care and palliative care: What’s the difference?
