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Palliative FAQs
Is Palliative Care right for me?
Palliative care is a type of medical support that aims to ease the symptoms and stress associated with serious illnesses. It’s provided by a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and specialists who collaborate with your other healthcare providers to offer extra assistance.
This form of care is all about helping people manage their illness and improve their overall well-being—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Palliative care prioritizes enhancing quality of life at any stage of an illness and can be received alongside treatments aimed at curing the illness.
Palliative Care starts with an honest discussion about your needs and goals. Here are some ways it can help:
- Keeping symptoms in check, like shortness of breath, loss of appetite, constipation, and trouble sleeping
- Reducing visits to the emergency room - especially if you've had several in the last six months
- Alleviating stress and anxiety
- Providing spiritual support
- Managing pain to a level that's comfortable for you
- Helping you understand your medical treatment options
- Offering education and support for your family
- Coordinating care with your doctors
