What Is Palliative Care?

Lamplight Learning Blog

nurse and bedridden patient

Palliative care

Palliative care is specialised medical support for people living with serious or life-limiting illnesses, focused on improving quality of life by managing symptoms, pain, and stress. It’s a holistic approach that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, often involving a team of professionals working together with patients and families to provide personalised, compassionate care at any stage of an illness.