What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care puts you in control when you receive a life-limiting diagnosis such as Alzheimer’s, ALS, cancer, COPD, diabetes, MS, Parkinson’s, or end stage organ
May 14, 2021
Receiving the diagnosis of a life-limiting illness can elicit a range of emotions. Pallity can help you to better understand the options available to manage the symptoms of your disease and the side effects of treatment so that you can live your life to its fullest.
Palliative care puts you in control when you receive a life-limiting diagnosis such as Alzheimer’s, ALS, cancer, COPD, diabetes, MS, Parkinson’s, or end stage organ
Anyone with a life-limiting diagnosis, would be wise to complete an advanced directive and designate a health care proxy. An advanced directive—sometimes called a
Many people are confused about the differences between palliative care and hospice. In this video, Dr. Nachat explains how palliative care and hospice are a continuum of care available to patients with life-limiting illnesses.
Have you of a family member received a diagnosis of a life-limiting diagnosis? Find your self wondering how palliative care might be helpful as you make care decisions and manage your treatment? In this video, Dr. Nachat explains not just what you can expect in palliative care, but also how it can be of help to both the patient and caregivers.