The Canadian Hospice and Palliative Care Association is using the theme, "Busting the myths" for National Hospice Palliative Care Week 2014. One definition of a myth is 'a widely held but false idea or belief'. Here's one myth or false idea or belief I have heard more than once:

Myth: When treatment is no longer able to cure or control disease, people may think that being placed on the palliative or hospice program means, "There is nothing more they can do for me."  

Fact: There is so much that can be done.  The palliative care program is made up of many skilled clinicians who can offer support during palliative and end of life care decisions. Doctors, nurses, spiritual care providers, psychosocial clinicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists can come together to support the patient, family and friends. 

What other myths need exposing?

Katherine