Introduction to Palliative and Hospice Care

Objectives: Define palliative care. Define hospice care. Explain the DCW's role when a client is receiving palliative care or hospice care.

Description: Palliative care and hospice care have specific goals that require you to approach caring for your client with a different mindset. In this class, you will learn the differences and similarities between these two types of care and how both can be beneficial for your client towards the end of life.