Take charge of your health today. Be informed. Be involved. …Palliative Care

VM: Absolutely, Ms. Bush. I think that as this field continues to grow, more individuals and families will see the benefits and seek these services. Currently, people don’t know or are confused about what palliative care is. Some folks think palliative care is like hospice care or that it is meant to replace curative treatments. That is untrue. Palliative care is for anyone at any stage of a serious illness, whether it be curable, chronic or life-threatening. A palliative care health team works alongside the doctors who treat the illness. Palliative care doesn’t replace health care. Seeking palliative care does not mean giving up curative—or healing—treatments. In fact, some research suggests that palliative care can improve health outcomes.
EB: I’m happy that you mentioned that it’s for anyone because I know that there are many people who suffer in silence. They get sick, or their loved one gets sick, and when things start to get bad, they just accept it as part of the sickness. Many of us are accustomed to pushing through hardship. But you don’t need to suffer when there is help. If you or your loved one is battling serious illness, ask your doctor about palliative care options. You can even bring a copy of this article with you to start the conversation.
VM: That’s a great idea, Ms. Bush. Thank you for sharing your always amazing insight. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on next month’s topic, which is depression. Much like this month’s topic, there’s a lot of misunderstanding surrounding the issue that keeps folks from seeking help. If people have questions or would like more information, e-mail us at partners@hs.pitt.edu.
 
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