The goal of palliative care is to:

A) relieve patients from pain and suffering.
B) treat terminal illnesses.
C) study the experience of the dying.
D) treat advanced-stage diseases by any means possible.

Palliative Care

Medical treatment designed primarily to provide physical and emotional comfort to the dying patient and guidance to his or her loved ones.

Terminal Illnesses

Terminal illnesses are diseases or conditions that are ultimately fatal, with no cure available, leading to the patient's death.

Advanced-Stage Diseases

Illnesses that have progressed to a point where they are significantly advanced, often significantly impacting health and requiring extensive treatment.