Understanding Palliative Care

What is the primary focus of palliative care?

• Only providing emotional support

• Offering financial assistance

• Managing symptoms and providing holistic support

• Curing the illness

Who can receive palliative care?

• Only those who refuse other treatments

• Only those in the last year of life

• Anyone with a terminal diagnosis at any stage

• Only patients in hospices

Is palliative care the same as end of life care?

• No, end of life care is for non-terminal illnesses

• No, palliative care is broader and can last longer

• Yes, they are identical

• Yes, both are only for the last days of life

How can one access palliative care?

• By self-referral

• Only by visiting a hospice

• Through a referral from a healthcare professional

• By applying online

Where can palliative care be provided?

• Only in hospitals

• Only at home

• In various places including home, hospital, care home, or hospice

• Only in nursing homes

Who provides palliative care?

• Only social workers

• Only doctors

• A team of professionals depending on the care needed

• Only nurses

Does receiving palliative care mean stopping other treatments?

• No, but only if the patient is in a hospice

• No, palliative care can be alongside other treatments

• Yes, but only if the patient chooses

• Yes, all other treatments must stop

Is palliative care only about treating physical symptoms?

• Yes, it focuses solely on physical symptoms

• No, it also addresses emotional, psychological, and social needs

• Yes, but only in hospitals

• No, it only provides spiritual support

Can family and friends receive support through palliative care?

• No, they must seek support elsewhere

• Yes, but only if they are also terminally ill

• Yes, they can receive emotional and practical support

• No, it's only for the patient

What is another term sometimes used for palliative care?

• Curative care

• Supportive care

• Preventive care

• Rehabilitative care