Palliative Care
Palliative care is a specialist medical treatment for those who are suffering from a severe disease such as cancer or heart failure. Patients receiving palliative care may receive medical therapy for their symptoms as well as treatment to cure their terrible disease. Palliative care is intended to complement a person’s existing treatment by concentrating on their and their family’s quality of life.
Who is eligible for palliative care at CareBridge Healthcare?
Palliative care is a valuable resource for anybody suffering from a serious illness such as heart failure, COPD, cancer, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and other conditions. This type of care can be beneficial at any stage of disease, but it is most effective when given immediately following a diagnosis and proper examination. Palliative care can assist patients to comprehend their medical treatment options, in addition to increasing quality of life and alleviating symptoms. Palliative care treatments may be beneficial to any older person who is experiencing a lot of general discomfort and incapacity late in life.
The Palliative Care Team at CareBridge Healthcare
Our palliative care team is made up of several distinct experts who give medical, social, emotional, and practical assistance to the patient, family, and other clinicians. Palliative care specialists and nurses make up the majority of the team, which also includes social workers, dietitians, and chaplains.
A person’s team may vary based on their needs and level of care. To begin palliative care, a person’s health care provider may refer him or her to the palliative care specialists that we have at CareBridge Healthcare.
