A comprehensive, multimedia course giving an overview of the subject of end of life care. This is part 6 of the series. Upon the completion of this course, readers will be able to describe the epidemiology of dying and hospice care in the United States, define hospice care and the services it provides, describe the management of pain and nonpain symptoms, define palliative care, describe palliative care services for the seriously ill, list important aspects of palliative care from the patient’s perspective, discuss the similarities and differences of hospice and palliative care, describe issues related to providing quality end-of-life care, and much more.