Hospice & Palliative Care Centers Are Integrated Part of Complex Healthcare System in Various Countries
Hospice care can be defined as a specific type of medical care for patients who have limited or no control over their own health. Along with palliative care, it is an integrated part of complex healthcare system in various countries. For example, since 2007, palliative care has been established by law in Germany as an integrated part of our complex healthcare system. The goal of hospice & palliative care centers is to enhance quality of life for terminally ill patients with all types of diseases. While at times providing curative form of treatment, hospice care is also focused towards reducing discomfort and pain experienced by the patients. In short, it involves all possible efforts to improve quality of life of patients suffering from terminal illness. Hospice & palliative care centers are provided at hospitals or any other suitable medical care facility where the families of terminally ill patients can visit for counseling and support. This has many advantages to ...