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Palliative care
Palliative care is essential for anyone diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, focusing on improving the quality of life during medical treatment.
Last updated 27 October 2024
Palliative care supports and improves the quality of life of patients with life-limiting illness, and their families, by addressing their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
How does palliative care help?
Palliative care services support patients at their end-of-life stage and reduce the caregiving burden their loved ones experience. Services typically encompass pain and symptom control, emotional support, grief assistance, and caregiver training.
Getting palliative care
Your doctor or medical social worker can advise and refer you to suitable palliative care services.
Visit these links for more information on palliative care services:
The Singapore Hospice Council also provides a range of guides and resources to support individuals and families on end-of-life issues.
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