Palliative Care Vs. Hospice- Do you know the difference? A Quick Primer on Palliative vs Hospice Care Palliative care and hospice care are often used interchangeably; however, they are actually two different types of care. Noted below are some simple differentiations between them. Both care plans have many layers, can be supportive and beneficial and should be discussed openly with medical providers and family members when deciding which is the more appropriate type of care ...