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What does palliative care do?

Learn more about the ins and outs of palliative care.

Reviewed 3/17/2026

Source

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. "Palliative Care." https://palliativedoctors.org/palliative-care.
National Institute of Nursing Research. "Palliative Care: The Relief You Need When You Have a Serious Illness." https://www.ninr.nih.gov/sites/default/files/docs/palliative-care-brochure.pdf.