Palliative care is provided when an illness cannot be cured. Palliative care is appropriate even in the early stages of an illness when someone is having active treatment. It is about supporting people to live well while they manage their illness. It is not just about cancer.
Many health professionals help with palliative care. Palliative care can be provided at home, in residential aged care facilities and in hospitals and hospices.
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This page was created on 26 May 2009 and is due for review in May 2011.