08/25/2025
Palliative care ≠ hospice. Most people don’t know the difference — and it deeply affects how patients are treated.
Palliative care allows for aggressive treatments while managing symptoms like pain or nausea. Hospice, on the other hand, is usually for those no longer receiving curative treatment.
The twist? 💰 Much of this is shaped by how our healthcare system works behind the scenes.