The difference between palliative care and hospice care

© 2021 Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

IHI faculty member Dr. Kate Lally explains the relationship between palliative care and hospice care.

[alexjohn]

Thank you. This is exactly the simple and well phrased definition I needed.

[katk]

Sadly, my very poor state, who ranks last in everything, lumps palliative care and hospice together. Palliative care told me I could not receive curative treatment any longer if I receive palliative care. Scary stuff! No thank you. I'm not necessarily expected to die within 6 months.

[royroys]

Thank you so very much. Very well explained.

[rhondacraig]

My father just got asked if he wanted either or and he said no

[sharonbrewer]

Thank you, that was extremely helpful