[PDF] Hospiz und Palliative Care

What is palliative care?

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure. Patients in palliative care may receive medical care for their symptoms, or palliative care, along with treatment intended to cure their serious illness.

What is the difference between hospice care and palliative care?

Hospice care focuses on the care, comfort, and quality of life of a person with a serious illness who is approaching the end of life. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure. Read these articles to learn more about these two types of care.

What does hospice mean in medical terms?

Hospice is palliative care for patients with a prognosis of 6 months or less and is appropriate when goals are to avoid hospitalization and maximize time at home for patients who are dying. Keywords: End of life; Hospice; Interdisciplinary team; Palliative care; Serious illness. Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Does Cleveland Clinic offer hospice or palliative care?

A: Living with a serious illness can be overwhelming which is why it’s important to understand your options for additional support. Both hospice and palliative care provide care with an aim to improve quality of life. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission.