palliativecare
nounUK /ˈpæliətɪv keə/
US /ˈpæliətɪv ker/
Special care that helps a sick person feel better and more comfortable.
The hospital offers palliative care to help patients feel less pain.
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2. Medical treatment that focuses on easing symptoms rather than curing the disease.
Palliative care can improve the quality of life for people with serious illnesses.
3. A team approach that supports both the patient and their family.
The palliative care team talked with the whole family about comfort and support.
4. Help that makes a hard situation easier to bear.
A kind word can be a kind of palliative care for a friend who is sad.