US Medical Term · procedures
Palliative Care
Cuidados paliativos
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Palliative Care |
| Spanish (Español) | Cuidados paliativos |
| Chinese (中文) | 緩和照護 |
| Korean (한국어) | 완화 치료 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Chăm sóc giảm nhẹ |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Palliative care |
| Portuguese (Português) | Cuidados paliativos |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การดูแลแบบประคับประคอง |
| Japanese (日本語) | 緩和ケア |
What it means
Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on providing relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness. It can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness — it is not only for end-of-life situations. A palliative care team of doctors, nurses, and social workers works with you and your other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. Goals include managing pain, fatigue, nausea, depression, and anxiety; improving communication between patients and medical teams; and supporting both patients and their families in making informed decisions about care.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My oncologist referred me to the palliative care team to help manage my pain and side effects.
Mi oncólogo me refirió al equipo de cuidados paliativos para ayudar a controlar mi dolor y efectos secundarios.
Is palliative care consultation covered as part of my hospital benefits?
¿La consulta de cuidados paliativos está cubierta como parte de mis beneficios hospitalarios?
Palliative care helps me stay comfortable while I continue my cancer treatment.
Los cuidados paliativos me ayudan a mantenerme cómodo mientras continúo con mi tratamiento contra el cáncer.
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Last reviewed: September 2026