Palliative Matters

The Purpose of Palliative Care

October 10, 2022 Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Season 1 Episode 6
Palliative Matters
The Purpose of Palliative Care
Show Notes

With palliative care being a relatively new field of medicine, there are still many misconceptions about what this specialty provides. While it is often associated with end-of-life, it has become much more expansive. In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow discuss the purpose of palliative care and how treatment plans focus on a patient's goals ultimately empowering them to make choices based on what is important and sacred to them.