Unlike hospitals, hospices ______.

A) consider the entire family to be the unit of care
B) focus on curative treatment rather than palliative care
C) tend to be highly expensive
D) function to save lives of patients

Hospices

Care facilities or services dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients with terminal illnesses, focusing on comfort and quality of life.

Palliative Care

Specialized medical care focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.