Palliative care physician

A palliative care physician focuses on comfort and quality of life for people with serious or terminal illness, managing pain and symptoms and supporting patients and families through difficult decisions. The work centres on presence, honest communication, and aligning care with what matters most to each patient.

The role is deeply relational and emotionally demanding, working across hospitals, hospices, and homes alongside a wider care team. Because its core value is delivered through human presence and empathic care, it is among the most automation-resistant in medicine.