concept   palliative care
culture   medicine
statement   Palliative care, within the medical field, aims to alleviate symptoms and distress related to serious illness while complementing other forms of medical treatment.

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1 end-of-life care Modern medicine Modern medicine emphasizes the importance of providing compassionate and supportive end-of-life care, with an emphasis on patient comfort and dignity. 1
2 palliative care Medicine Palliative care aims to provide relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness and is often integrated into medical treatment plans. 1