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Understanding the Difference between Palliative Care and Hospice
05:49 - 12:27 (06:38)
Palliative care is aimed at improving the quality of life for those suffering from illnesses, regardless of how long they have to live. It is not limited by time and can be combined with other types of care, including hospice.
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A talk about the inevitables in life and helping each other to live with them, particularly with people who are dying at the Zen Hospice Project.
05:49 - 10:17 (04:28)
Hospice
Summary
A talk about the inevitables in life and helping each other to live with them, particularly with people who are dying at the Zen Hospice Project.
ChapterUnderstanding the Difference between Palliative Care and Hospice
Episode#153: The Man Who Studied 1,000 Deaths to Learn How to Live
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Palliative care is the pursuit of quality of life within the context of dealing with illness, while hospice is a type of palliative care specifically for those in the last stages of terminal illness.
10:17 - 12:27 (02:09)
Palliative Care
Summary
Palliative care is the pursuit of quality of life within the context of dealing with illness, while hospice is a type of palliative care specifically for those in the last stages of terminal illness. Palliative care can be added to the mix of care options without giving up other forms of care.