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The goal of Palliative Care is to improve the quality of life for both the patient and the caregiver. It is a specialized type of care that is focused on relieving symptoms and stress when dealing with serious illness. Palliative Care is provided by a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains and other specialists who are trained in this type of holistic approach.

Who can benefit from Palliative Care?

Patients at any stage in their serious illness such as advanced cancer, congestive heart failure, end stage renal disease, dementia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, neurological diseases, HIV/AIDS, etc.
Patients with uncontrolled symptoms such as cancer related pain, fatigue, nausea, shortness of breath and other symptoms associated with serious illness.
Patients and families who wish to discuss advance care planning (advance care directive and/or POLST forms).