When you hear "hospice" or "palliative care," what comes to mind? How do these services focus on enhancing quality of life? And when is the right time to research and engage them for our loved ones? In this episode, we break down the myths and realities of hospice and palliative care. We spoke with Neha Shah, MD, infectious disease and palliative care doctor, about the collaborative nature of palliative care teams, the essential role of caregivers, and what really happens in end-of-life care in a discussion to empower you with knowledge and compassion for whatever lies ahead.

<p>When you hear "<a class="react-spectrum-RichTextEditor-link" href="https://www.webmd.com/palliative-care/hospice-care" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hospice</a>" or "<a class="react-spectrum-RichTextEditor-link" href="https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/palliative-care-what-is" target="_blank" rel="noopener">palliative care</a>," what comes to mind? How do these services focus on enhancing quality of life? And when is the right time to research and engage them for our loved ones? In this episode, we break down the myths and realities of hospice and palliative care. We spoke with <a class="react-spectrum-RichTextEditor-link" href="https://www.care.piedmont.org/provider/Neha+Shashikant+Shah/387840" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Neha Shah, MD</a>, infectious disease and palliative care doctor, about the collaborative nature of palliative care teams, the essential role of <a class="react-spectrum-RichTextEditor-link" href="https://www.webmd.com/palliative-care/caregiver-grief-and-bereavement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">caregivers</a>, and what really happens in end-of-life care in a discussion to empower you with knowledge and compassion for whatever lies ahead.</p>

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When you hear "" or "," what comes to mind? How do these services focus on enhancing quality of life? And when is the right time to research and engage them for our loved ones? In this episode, we break down the myths and realities...

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