Program Palliative Care Program Palliative care is similar to hospice care. It is for veterans who are nearing the end of their life due to an illness. Since a cure is not possible, the goal is to reduce the patient's pain and discomfort as much as possible.
Palliative care strives to help patients stay as comfortable as possible in a home-like setting.
The patient and family's personal choices are supported in many ways. These help to enrich the meaning and quality of the patient's life.