National Hospice and Palliative Care Month: What Wausau-area patients should know

A survey found that nearly 40% of respondents were unsure whether palliative care requires stopping treatment for their illness, highlighting confusion about the service. The report offers information for patients in the Wausau area during National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Palliative care is intended to support people living with serious illness, and the survey points to a need for clearer public understanding of available care.