No, palliative care does not necessarily mean that a patient is terminal. Palliative care is specialized medical care that focuses on relieving symptoms and improving the quality of life for people with serious illnesses, regardless of their life expectancy. Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a severe illness and is often used alongside curative treatments.

Palliative care is not limited to end-of-life care and can be provided to anyone with a severe illness, regardless of life expectancy. The goal of palliative care is to relieve the symptoms, pain, and stress of serious illness and improve the patient’s overall quality of life.