Palliative Care- Should I Be Afraid? How Does it Differ from Hospice?

Palliative care does not mean hospice: it is illness treatment and it improves function. Join Shirley Otis-Green, an expert in this subject as she shares her wealth of knowledge and a plethora​ of resources.This is so important for people to understand. Quality of life is affected greatly for the better when patients and their families understand palliative care and its true purpose. A national expert, Dr. Otis-Green is quite frankly an incredible resource.Great organization to check out: The Center to Advance Palliative Care, a national organization dedicated to increasing the availability of quality health care for people living with a serious illness.The information in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health care provider regarding your medical decisions and treatment. The listed resources are not intended to be endorsements.Several Books Shirley Otis-Green references:Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End,- Atul GawandeA Beginner's Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death, - BJ Miller and Shoshana BergerWhen the Focus is On Care: Palliative Care and Cancer - Kathleen Foley with the American Cancer SocietyThe Human Side of Cancer: Living with Hope, Coping with Uncertainty - Jimmie C. Holland and Sheldon LewisThe Best Care Possible: A Physician's Quest to Transform Care Through the End of Life - Ira ByockFor additional resources from the National Bone Marrow Transplant Link, visit us online at nbmtlink.org or call us at 800-546-5268.This season of Marrow Masters is sponsored by the nbmtLINK, Seattle Genetics, and our esteemed link partners. National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/Check out our valued nbmtLINK resource books, some for sale, some free as downloadable, https://www.nbmtlink.org/shop/nbmtLINK Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINKFollow the nbmtLINK on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/nbmtlink/The nbmtLINK YouTube Page can be found by clicking here.This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It is crucial to consult directly with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical conditions, treatment options, or other health concerns.The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the nbmtLINK.  Unless otherwise stated in an official policy, the nbmtLINK does not endorse any specific treatments, products, or services mentioned by the speakers. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.The Marrow Masters Podcast is produced by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.