What type of care is provided to clients who are dying or near death?

The concept of end-of-life care encompasses a comprehensive approach tailored for clients who are dying or nearing death. This type of care focuses on providing support not only for the physical symptoms associated with dying but also for emotional, social, and spiritual needs. End-of-life care aims to enhance quality of life in the remaining days or weeks by offering appropriate interventions, including pain management, emotional support for the patient and their family, and assistance with decision-making regarding treatment preferences.

While palliative care is also focused on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses, it can be provided at any stage of an illness and is not limited to those who are actively dying. Therefore, while palliative care is a significant component of end-of-life care, the specific term "end-of-life care" emphasizes the last phase of life and all the nuanced approaches taken during this time. Comfort care can also refer to measures taken to ensure the patient's comfort during the dying process, but it does not capture the broader context and comprehensive support that end-of-life care entails. Emergency care is primarily associated with immediate and often life-saving interventions, which is not applicable in the context of providing care to clients who are nearing death.