To increase patient's level of functioning, increasing the quality of life through the use of an interdisciplinary team headed by the staff physiatrist. To control patient's level of pain through use of education, physical comfort measures, medication, and psychological techniques as indicated. To provide support to both patient and family in dealing with their illness and any life changes. Program Features Interdisciplinary Treatment Occurs under the direction of a staff Physiatrist. With access to services of in-house specialty pain management service.
Most ongoing chemotherapy is arranged with the referring facility.
Radiation therapy can be arranged with the referring facility. Team Conferences Team conferences will be held upon admission and at least every other week until the patient is discharged. The patient's progress, changes in the program or goals, equipment needs, discharge needs and any other problems will be discussed at this time. A team conference report will be typed and sent out to referring physicians and referring facility. Each week a Prosthetic Clinic is held at Northeast Rehab Hospital.