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Palliative care is the total care of patients who are not responsive to curative
treatment. Patients may be treated at home, in the hospital, or in an inpatient
hospice care facility. The goal of palliative care is to achieve the highest
quality of life possible.
These pages explain fatigue (chronic vs. acute), its symptoms, how to assess
fatigue, the treatment options available, and a list of resources. For in-depth
information on fatigue related to cancer, follow this link. To measure your
level of fatigue and obtain helpful hints for managing it, take our interactive
Fatigue Survey.
Many patients experience a host of symptoms, all of which can be successfully
managed. This section includes information regarding common symptoms such as
pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, dry mouth, appetite loss, skin conditions,
anxiety, depression, and confusion.
The goal of hospice care is to keep the patient as comfortable as possible and
to help prepare for a death that meets the needs and wishes of the patient and
family. Hospice care can be provided in the home, at a nursing home, or in a
hospital. Our site offers more information on hospice care, advance directives,
and Continuum Hospice Care/Jacob Perlow Hospice.
Technological and scientific advances, patient rights, social change, and patient
advocacy have influenced medical decision-making, especially at the end of life.
These pages contain information on ethical and legal issues in medical care.
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