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Palliative care aims to hasten the death of terminally ill patients.
False
Hospice is a distinct type of palliative care provided to patients at the end of their lives.
True
Palliative care can only be provided after curative treatment has failed.
False
Palliative care is only provided in hospice settings.
False
Palliative care is not applicable for patients with non-terminal illnesses.
False
Explore the concept of palliative care, a specialized medical approach for individuals with serious illnesses, focusing on symptom relief and improving quality of life for both patients and families. Learn about the definition by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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