Palliative care is an incredible specialty. Something I wish more patients understood is that palliative care is not just end of life care. Their remit is the alleviation of symptoms and pain at any stage of a life limiting illness. In the UK many people consider palliative care to be synonymous with end of life care for cancer patients and are unwilling to be referred to them. This can lead to unnecessary suffering. Perhaps a re-brand is in order.. :/