DEBUNKING PALLIATIVE

CARE MYTHS

Palliative Care

Despite its obvious benefits,

many people are still hesitant

towards Palliative Care due to

some myths & misconceptions

surround the approach

Debunking Palliative Care Myths

Myth #1

In order to receive palliative

care, the person will have to

go to a hospice

Debunking Myth #1

The care process can also be

provided in a range of settings

including the person’s home,

the hospital or a care home

Debunking Palliative Care Myths

Myth #2

Receive palliative care means

doctors have given up on finding

a cure for patient’s illness, and the

patient will no longer receive

active treatments

Debunking Palliative Care Myths

Active

treatments

Debunking Palliative Care Myths

Debunking Myth #2

It’s totally possible for the patient

to receive palliative care

alongside active treatments for

their illness

Debunking Palliative Care Myths

Myth #3

By receiving palliative care, the

patient will no longer be seen

by other specialists who know

about their particular condition

Debunking Palliative Care Myths

Debunking Myth #3

The specialists who have been

treating the patient are welcomed

to join the palliative care process

Debunking Palliative Care Myths

Myth #4

Palliative care is just about

relieving pain and other

symptoms

Debunking Myth #4

Palliative care is the holistic

approach that cares for physical,

emotional, psychological, social,

and other needs of the patient

Debunking Palliative Care Myths

Myth #5

Only the patient (or the people

who are ill) can benefit from

palliative care

Debunking Palliative Care Myths

Debunking Myth #5

Palliative care teams are willing to do

what they can to help family

members of the patient to cope with

the palliative care process

Debunking Palliative Care Myths

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