What Is Palliative Care? with Dr. George J. Taylor
from Care Taker Talk Hosted by Vicki Charles & Mbili Findlay
Palliative care is one of the most misunderstood words in caregiving. Many families hear it and assume the end is near, so they wait to ask about it, often until the stress is already at its peak. This week, we sit down with Dr. George J. Taylor, a physician with more than 40 years of experience and author of A Caregiver’s Guide to Palliative Medicine, to clear it up. Dr. Taylor explains what palliative care actually is, how it differs from hospice, and when it can begin. He also covers what it can do for comfort, pain, and quality of life, and the questions families should ask the care team. If you’ve ever nodded along in a medical meeting without really understanding, this one is for you. See his website at: https://www.georgejtaylormd.com/ And learn all about palliative care with his book: A Caregiver’s Guide to Palliative Medicine: https://www.amazon.com/Caregivers-Guide-Palliative-Medicine/dp/B0GZHX9G9S
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