Hospice and palliative care. Hospice is care at the end of life. Palliative care aims to ease pain when you have a serious illness. Both can bring comfort, relief. Webhospice provides care, comfort and support for persons with life limiting conditions as well as their family. Curative care is generally not sought while receiving hospice, but. Webwhat measures should be taken to prolong or end one’s life? Is there a way to alleviate pain and suffering? What are the legal and financial ramifications of a death?