By Nancy Ludin
CEO of the Jewish Pavilion 

Insights from The Orlando Senior Help Desk: Palliative care

 

April 15, 2022

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.

Palliative care is provided by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who work together with a patient's other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. Palliative care is based on the needs of the patient, not on the patient's prognosis. It is appropriate at any age or any stage in a serious illness. It can...



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