What is Palliative treatment?
Palliative treatment is a term used to describe treatment that relieves pain but does not improve your medical condition. The costs incurred for this type of treatment are your responsibility; however, these costs may be covered by your own insurance company. Always check with your insurance company before seeking palliative treatment.
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