Hospice care focuses on which of the following?

• A. Cure disease
• B. Prolong life at all costs
• C. Relieve pain and provide psychosocial support
• D. Isolate the patient from family

Answer: (C)

Hospice care centers on comfort, not cure. Its main purpose is to relieve suffering by controlling pain and other distressing symptoms and to address the patient’s emotional, social, and spiritual needs, while also supporting the family. This care is delivered by an interdisciplinary team and focuses on quality of life and meaningful time with loved ones, often in the setting the patient prefers. It is not about curing the disease or prolonging life at any cost, and it emphasizes keeping the patient connected with family rather than isolating them.