Table 1.
Standardized Definition of Palliative Care Provided to Respondents55
| PC is specialized health care for people living with a serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of an illness, and it is based on need, not prognosis. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family. |
| PC is provided by a specially trained team of physicians, nurses, and other specialists who work together with a patient's other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness, and it can be provided along with curative treatment. |
PC, palliative care.