curative care only for so long that the person doesn’t have an opportunity to benefit from hospice palliative or end-of-life care. That is why there is a growing trend to provide both hospice palliative and curative care together, and to offer certain aspects of hospice palliative care, such as advanced care planning and psychological and spiritual support, to anyone diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. HOW DO PEOPLE ACCESS HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE? People are usually referred to hospice palliative care by their physician or other care provider. They are then assessed to see if the service meets their needs and told about the options available to them.
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