comfort care

Comfort care, also known as palliative care, focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. Its primary goal is to improve the quality of life for patients and their families, rather than to cure the illness. This approach includes managing pain, alleviating discomfort, and offering emotional and spiritual support. Comfort care can be provided alongside curative treatment or as the main focus when curing the illness is no longer possible. It emphasizes dignity, respect, and achieving the best possible quality of life during challenging times.