Palliative Care Back to Programs Main Palliative Care Palliative care is directed at meeting the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their caregivers. For the Individual Patient For the Caregiver For the Individual Patient. . .
Palliative care is designed to provide symptom management of end stage disease and other conditions.
These symptoms may be caused by the illness itself or may be the result of treatments, surgery or medication. Hospice staff have advanced training and expertise in symptom management of terminal illness which is based on recommended protocols. The hospice interdisciplinary team utilizes cost effective comfort measures and appropriate medications to maintain the patient at home. Pain Insomnia Nausea Dyspnea Vomiting Urinary Tract Infections Constipation Fever Dry Mouth Depression Loss of Appetite Anxiety Skin Breakdown Edema go to the top For the Caregiver. . . The hospice interdisciplinary team provides instructions and demonstrations in patient care so that caregivers become confident in their role.