Does having palliative care mean I'm going to die soon?
is is often the first thought people have when they hear the words ‘palliative care’. However, palliative care takes a holistic approach, focusing on improving the quality of life for you and your family throughout your illness. A prognosis on life expectancy is very difficult to determine at the outset of any diagnosis, so whilst your illness may not be curative, it may be managed for a very long time. Palliative is not synonymous with end-of-life care only, it is much more than this. Palliative care isn’t just for end of life; it’s about living your best life and remaining involved in all decisions as your illness progresses.
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