Palliative Care for Symptom Management

Many people mistakenly think that palliative care is the same as hospice care and so they may be reluctant to seek advice about palliative care.However, it is important medical care that focuses on people who are seriously ill. It is meant to help patients get relief from their symptoms, pain and stress; whatever their diagnosis.Listen as Dr. Manjula G. Vaghjiani, board certified internist and member of the medical staff at Palmdale Regional Medical Center, discusses palliative care and when it may help you or a loved one with the symptoms of a severe illness.