Palliative
Care
What is palliative care?
Palliative care provides symptom relief in the home and can begin at any stage of a serious illness for any age of patient. Palliative care can be used with or without curative and life-prolonging treatments. In addition, it can be provided to those with a terminal or non-terminal illness.
What services does palliative care include?
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Ongoing assessment of condition, goals, wishes and needs.
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Family support and education.
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Coordination of care with your primary care physician and specialists.
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Assistance with advanced care planning.
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Home visits from a nurse practitioner.
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Support services related to grief and loss, spirituality, and dietary needs.
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Care provided at any place that is called home.
Who is eligible for palliative care?
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Patients must be referred to palliative care by their physician.
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Patients must have had multiple emergency room visits or hospital admissions in the prior 6 months.
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Patients have become home bound for more than 2 weeks and/or have seen a significant health decline in the prior 30 days.