Our Approach to Palliative Care
Our services can begin at any time, including when treatment is aimed at cure. Our team works closely with other physicians and nurses to help patients and families who are faced with a serious illness.
Our goals:
Assist with decisions and care planning
- Exploring patient goals and wishes
- Clarifying treatment options
- Conducting family meetings
- Assisting with completion of advance directives
- Providing information and support for safe discharge
Reduce physical symptoms
- Pain
- Breathing problems
- Fatigue Nausea and vomiting
- Sleep problems
- Constipation and diarrhea
Address psychosocial and spiritual symptoms:
- Anxiety and stress
- Depression and hopelessness
- Grief and isolation
Conditions We Treat
We are dedicated to excellence in palliative care for all patients who may be suffering from a serious progressive illness, such as:
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Lung disease
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Dementia
CAMC Palliative Care Team
CAMC’s palliative care team works closely with your attending physician to improve coordination and quality of care.
What Sets Us Apart
What Sets Us Apart
Our team consists of board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners, pharmacists and licensed social workers who allow you time to understand your condition and support your choices about medical care.
Palliative care helps you preserve dignity in your daily life and better tolerate medical treatment. Our team works closely with patients, families and their physicians. Based on the patient's personal values and treatment preferences, we discuss and formulate a plan of care that is individualized for that patient.
