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Palliative Care careers
Palliative Care covers symptom control and quality of life in serious illness. Teams typically work in hospices, community teams and combine physician, registered nurse roles. Compensation ranges from roughly $12,000 to $250,000 a year worldwide.
Quick answer
Palliative Care focuses on symptom control and quality of life in serious illness. Teams work in hospices, community teams and pay ranges from $12,000 to $250,000 a year worldwide.
Snapshot
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical |
| Focus | symptom control and quality of life in serious illness |
| Settings | Hospices, Community teams |
| Certifications | Palliative care certification |
| Salary range (USD) | $12,000 – $250,000 |
Roles in this specialty
- Physician
- Registered Nurse
Core procedures and activities
- Pain management
- Advance care planning
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