How Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life for Patients
The morning sun filtered through the blinds as Dr. Samira Adams reviewed Lucas Mitchell's file. At 43, Lucas was battling an aggressive form of multiple sclerosis that had progressed far more rapidly than anyone had anticipated. His neurologist had suggested a palliative care consultation, but Lucas had initially refused. "I'm not ready for hospice," he had told his wife, Marina. "I'm not giving up." This common misconception—equating palliative care with end-of-life care—nearly prevented Lucas from accessing services that would ultimately transform his experience of illness. It wasn't until his neurologist explained that palliative care could complement his ongoing [...]