Tak​e the Quiz: Is Palliative End of Life Care Right for You?

To help you decid​​​e if Palliative End of Life Care (PEOLC) is right for you, answer yes or no to these 5 questions. You can take this quiz for yourself or for someone close to you. Remember, you can get PEOLC at any point in your illness.

1. ​​​Do you have one or more serious illnesses such as:
   • cancer
   • congestive heart failure
   • chronic ob​structive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, lung disease
   • kidney failure
   • liver failure (cirrhosis)
   • nervous system disease (e.g., ALS, Parkinson's)
   • dementia
   YesNo
2. Do your symptoms make it hard to live your life and be active? These symptoms may include:
   • pain or discomfort
   • trouble breathing
   • feeling very tired
   • anxiety or depression
   • nausea or not wanting to eat
   • constipation
   YesNo
3. Do you find it hard to manage your illness because you:
   • get very bad side effects from treatment
   • have problems eating because of your illness
   • go to the emergency department a lot
   • have been in the hospital 3 or more times in the last year with the same symptoms
   YesNo
4. Do you have a lot of questions and need help:
   • knowing what you can expect in the future (your prognosis) because of your medical condition
   • learning what healthcare programs and resources are there for you
   • making decisions about treatments and where to get care
   • matching your Goals of Care Designation and values to your medical care
   • understanding the risks and benefits of treatments (e.g., dialysis, cancer treatments, surgery, etc.)
   YesNo
5. Do you need more help:
   • dealing with the stress of your illness
   • finding emotional support
   • getting spiritual or religious support
   • talking to your family about your illness and what’s important to you
   YesNo

Check your answers.