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. This care is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness, and it can be provided along with curative treatment.
Definition of the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC, 2019)
Opting for the additional layer of care through palliative care is a very personal decision. To help you in this decision making process we have added free tools that might be helpful for you.
- Take the quiz on getpalliativecare.org. Answer the questions to determine whether palliative care might be right for you or someone close to you. Remember, you can receive palliative care at any point in your illness.
Resources:
A Guide to Advance Care Planning: Making Life Decisions
The 16-page booklet “A Guide to Advance Care Planning: Making Life Decisions” by Kōkua Mau is designed to help you make informed advance care planning decisions for when you are seriously ill. Many of the ideas and terms explained in this booklet might be new to you but are very common in medical settings and are important for you to know.
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