Palliative care, hospice, and doula support often get talked about as if they're interchangeable, but each plays a distinct role in a family's journey through serious illness. In this guest post, an End of Life Doula breaks down who provides each kind of care, when it makes sense, and how the three can work together rather than in competition. It's a helpful primer for any family trying to make sense of unfamiliar terms during an already overwhelming time.