Palliative care is specialized medical care intended to improve the quality of life for those with life-threatening illnesses, regardless of their stage or prognosis. As symptoms, discomfort, and the stress of illness are reduced, the patient's emotional, social, and spiritual well-being is promoted. Palliative care can be provided in conjunction with curative therapy for patients of various ages and stages of a serious illness. It is extremely difficult for patients and their families to deal with a chronic disease or fatal prognosis. Palliative care provides compassionate assistance during these trying times, relieving mental and physical strains. However, a lot of people have a misconception about what palliative care actually entails.
