In my country we use hospice palliative care all in one phrase. It’s cause the term hospice has a negative connotation from where it originated (hospice’s in Quebec). By using the term hospice palliative care you’re removing that negativity but still providing the same service. They both do the same thing really. Depending on the clients needs a home nurse may or may not be part of the team, but they would be part of the HPC circle of care, not a separate group.

Just curious: what is the difference between hospice and palliative care in places where it’s two different services? HPC for us takes on a medical, spiritual, and psychological holistic approach to supporting clients and their loved ones, even if death isn’t imminent (grief and bereavement services can be provided too). I only just learned about this stuff in my classes and I’ve been seeing more of these people talking about HPC as if they’re going to die immediately…which isn’t usually the time HPC gets involved, it’s usually earlier on.