It is the philosophy of Caring. It is also called Palliative Care or Continuing Care. The philosophy is to value life until death, and to give the dying the dignity of breathing their last in surroundings of their choice. The motive is a peaceful end.

Thus palliative care moves the emphasis to 'caring' when all hope of 'curing' has been lost. Key elements include symptom and pain control, special nursing, specific palliative care round the clock, psychological and emotional support through trained social workers, counseling on personal, social, family and other difficulties.