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Myth and fact of hospice and palliative care

Myth: Having palliative care means one will die soon. Fact: Hospice and palliative care is not for the end of life. It is a holistic approach that includes caregiver support, spiritual care, bereavement and much more. Myth: Palliative care is just for patients with cancers. Fact: All those who are diagnosed with a chronic life-limiting illness can benefit from hospice and palliative care. Myth: Palliative care only manages pain through the use of addictive...

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