What You Need to Know About Palliative Care

About this episode

Dr. Sherry Williams discusses the essentials of palliative care and its role in enhancing the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses.

In this episode, Dr. Sherry Williams from Carle Foundation Hospital explains the essentials of palliative care and its crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. She discusses how palliative care is distinct from hospice and sheds light on the interdisciplinary approach that is key to effective patient support. Learn more about Sherry Williams, MD

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Sherry Williams

Topics covered

• palliative care
• quality of life
• serious illnesses
• interdisciplinary approach
• hospice

Keywords

• palliative care
• quality of life
• serious illnesses
• hospice
• interdisciplinary approach

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Carle Foundation Hospital

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