PALLIATIVE CARE INVOLVES...
• Having your illness, treatments and medications clearly explained to you and your caregiver.
• Being given pain treatment to relieve suffering and help improve your quality of life.
• Getting support with your day-to-day personal care, such as showering and eating.
• Being given advice on how to look after yourself, such as eating healthily, exercising and learning to relax and deal with stress.
• Getting help with making important decisions.
• Receiving information on where to go for support.
• Assistance with planning your care for the future, so you can make informed decisions about how you want to live and die.