Palliative Care as an Alternative to Traditional Medicine

Palliative care provides an alternative approach for patients facing terminal illnesses, allowing them to prioritize symptom control and overall functioning over aggressive treatments like chemotherapy or radiation. This care model aims to create a social space where dying patients can come to terms with their condition rather than being trapped in a technologically driven hospital system that may prolong suffering. The emphasis on holistic care helps patients, like Elsie, reconnect with their loved ones and engage in meaningful activities instead of enduring invasive procedures that only delay inevitable outcomes. By focusing on patient comfort, palliative care facilitates a more dignified and meaningful dying process.