What is the meaning of palliative?
countable noun. A palliative is a medicine or medical treatment that relieves suffering without treating the cause of the suffering. 2. countable noun. A palliative is an action that is intended to make the effects of a problem less severe but does not actually solve the problem.
What is another word for palliative care?
What is another word for palliative care?
| palliation | palliative therapy |
|---|---|
| palliative treatment | end-of-life care |
| palliative medicine | comfort care |
| EoLC | hospice care |
What is a palliative care unit?
Palliative care units focus on caring for people with a life-limiting illness and aim to maintain quality of life. They are run by health professionals who specialise in providing physical and emotional comfort to the patient, and supporting the family before and after the death.