This writer believes that any medical professional can provide palliative care with or without hospice service, it is up to the individual to choose whom to manage their care better. According to Greer, Jackson, Meier, & Temel (2013) palliative care is to provide comfort at the end of a patient’s life. In addition, Greer, Jackson, Meier, & Temel (2013) states that the main goal for a patient with a terminal illness, when the medical treatment has run the trajectory course is symptom management, emotional and spiritual support. Furthermore, Greer, Jackson, Meier, & Temel (2013) states that through hospice a patient can receive palliative care. A late referral from the patient’s physician or lack of financial resources can prevent the patient
