PALLIATIVE CARE
HOSPICE CARE
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Chronic or Progressive illness but seeking curative treatment
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Chronic or Progressive - care is focused on comfort, NOT cure
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No life expectancy requirements to receive this kind of care
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Requires life expectancy of 6 months or less
3
Carer manages symptoms and assists with advanced care planning while patient is receiving aggressive or invasive treatment
3
Carer manages symptoms and assists patient/family transition with end of life care
Care is given in conjuction with primary physician or specialists