Palliative Care Services

Palliative care is health care for individuals of any age who have a chronic, life-limiting illness. The goal of palliative care is to ease pain and distressing symptoms while also providing support to the patient and family. The Palliative Care team works with a patient’s primary healthcare provider to determine the best medical plan of care.

How can Palliative Care Partners help?

When you are in the midst of a chronic illness, you need answers, relief, expertise, and support. Our team can help make sure that all of your concerns are addressed.

Working closely with your primary doctor, we provide:

  • Expert treatment of pain and symptoms
  • Close communication and compassionate care
  • Guidance with difficult treatment choices
  • Detailed practical information and assistance
  • Emotional and spiritual support for you and your family

    What Can I Expect From Palliative Care?
  • Relief from distressing symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, and difficulty sleeping

  • Improved ability to carry on with your daily life
  • Improved ability to tolerate medical treatments
  • Better understanding of your condition and your choices for medical care

    Is Palliative Care the same as Hospice Care?

    No. hospice care is meant specifically for those approaching the last stages of life, while palliative care is appropriate for any stage of a serious, chronic illness.

    How Can I Get Palliative Care?

    Please ask your primary doctor for a referral to our Palliative Care Partners program (not to be confused with a hospice referral). We will need a written referral for a palliative care consultation and a copy of your medical records faxed to our office.

    A member of our medical team will meet with you and your family and work closely with your doctor to assist you with the symptoms related to your illness. We can help you whether you are in the hospital, assisted living facility, skilled nursing facility, or home.

    If you are interested in more information, please contact:

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