Frequently Asked Questions

In British Columbia, hospice palliative care is defined as the combination of active and compassionate therapies intended to comfort and support individuals and families who are living with a life-threatening illness. During periods of illness and bereavement, hospice palliative care may be combined with therapies aimed at reducing or curing illness, or it may be the total focus of care.

Hospice palliative care strives to meet, through patient-directed supportive interventions, the physical, social and spiritual needs of patients and families, with sensitivity to their personal, cultural and religious beliefs.