Hospice care and palliative care—what’s the difference?

Hospice care and palliative care—what’s the difference?

Hospice care and palliative care both focus on providing comfort while addressing symptoms, and both may be used near the end of life. However, there are important differences.

See what hospice care involves.

See what palliative care involves.

For more, see “Exploring End-of-Life Care Options” (VIDEO)

The information on End of Life was developed for NIHSeniorHealth by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) at NIH.