Facing a serious illness can be overwhelming. The North Shore Palliative Care Program offers specialized support to patients and families, focusing on comfort and quality of life.
Services Offered by North Shore Palliative Care Program
The North Shore Palliative Care Program provides a range of services to meet the complex needs of patients and their families. Our specialist team assists in managing care for hospitalized patients and offers outpatient services across various settings, including homes and assisted living facilities.
Key services include:
- Care Alignment with Patient Wishes: Ensuring medical treatments reflect patient preferences and values.
- Symptom and Pain Management: Developing strategies to alleviate pain and other distressing symptoms effectively.
- Enhanced Communication: Facilitating clear communication between patients, families, and the medical team to ensure coordinated care and goal alignment.
- Support for Difficult Decisions: Providing guidance during challenging decisions regarding medical procedures and technology.
- Care Setting Guidance: Assisting in choosing the most appropriate care environment to suit patient needs.
Benefits of Palliative Care
Palliative care, provided by the North Shore Palliative Care Program, is beneficial at any stage of serious illness, regardless of prognosis. Our team includes board-certified physicians and advanced practice nurses specializing in hospice and palliative medicine. Palliative care services are typically covered by insurance, similar to other medical services.
If you or a loved one could benefit from compassionate and comprehensive support, inquire about the North Shore Palliative Care Program with your physician. To learn more about symptom support, visit Symptom Support Program.
