RT Journal
A1 Torpy JM, Burke A, Golub RM
T1 HOspice care
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2012
FD July 11
VO 308
IS 2
SP 200
OP 200
DO 10.1001/jama.2012.6210
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2012.6210
AB 
Hospice care helps people with fatal illnesses have the best possible quality of life when their goal for care is comfort rather than prolonging life, as well as support for their family. The focus is on promoting comfort and dignity and easing discomfort at the end of life.