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Tag: hospice

December 11, 2018 / Cancer Care

What’s the Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care?

Find the answer to questions that pique your curiosity in our series, The Short Answer. Two cancer experts clear up the confusion over palliative care versus hospice care.

March 7, 2017 / Heart Health

Why Talking to Your Doctor About End-of-Life Care Is Critical

Many doctors believe their mission is to preserve life at all costs. But that is not always in the patient’s best interests. Learn why communication between doctors and families about end-of-life care has become so important.

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