13/05/2025
Debunking palliative care myths 🔍
There are many misconceptions about palliative care, but it's important to separate fact from fiction. As part of National Palliative Care Week, let’s clear up some common myths:
❌ Myth 1: Pain is an inevitable part of dying.
✅ Fact: Palliative care focuses on managing pain and symptoms, ensuring comfort and quality of life. Many people experience minimal or no pain with the right care.
❌ Myth 2: Palliative care is only available in your last few days of life.
✅ Fact: Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, not just at the end of life. It’s about improving quality of life from diagnosis onward.
❌ Myth 3: Palliative care hastens death.
✅ Fact: Palliative care aims to relieve suffering and improve comfort, not speed up death. It can actually help people live longer by managing symptoms and improving overall well-being.
❌ Myth 4: You can only receive palliative care in a hospital.
✅ Fact: Palliative care can be delivered in various settings, including at home, in hospice, or in specialised clinics. It’s all about meeting your needs where you are.
Learn more about our compassionate, personalised palliative care support at home: https://dovida.com.au/our-services/palliative-care/