what is the purpose of palliative care
You receive palliative care at the same time that youâre receiving. treatments for your illness. Its primary purpose is to relieve the. pain and other symptoms you are experiencing and improve. your quality of life. Palliative care is a central part of treatment for serious or life-. threatening illnesses. The information in this brochure will help. you understand how you or someone close to you can beneï¬ t. from this type of care.