Palliative Care versus Hospice Care
One decision that is made near the end of a person’s life is how and where care will be provided. Two common but often misunderstood types of care are palliative care and hospice care. This handout provides detailed descriptions of palliative care and hospice care for people who have a serious or terminal illness and their family to improve their knowledge and understanding and reduce the fear of having tough conversations related to advanced care planning and end-of-life wishes.
Tech specs: Digital download. 2 pages. 8.5 x 11 inches. PDF format. 888 B.