Which statement best describes hospice care in relation to curative treatment?

• A. Hospice care involves only chemotherapy that is given in a hospital.
• B. Hospice care involves radiation therapy and chemotherapy that are given in a hospital.
• C. Hospice care is provided after a person decides to forgo curative treatment.
• D. Hospice care allows a person to undergo both curative and palliative treatment together.

Answer: (C)