Living Well with a Serious Illness helps patients and their caregivers understand; what palliative care entails; how to access the support they need when going through a serious illness; what questions to ask medical professionals; how to navigate advanced care planning; definitions of common terminology used with end-of-life planning; the importance of spiritual care, coping strategies, and emotional support; how to become an advocate for palliative careThis book illuminates the importance of seeing patients as individuals who can benefit from care for their body, mind, and spirit--the core tenet of palliative care.