Palliative Care
Compassionate Palliative Care for Comfort and Quality of Life
Supporting You Through Every Step of Your Journey
At Patriot Healthcare, our palliative care services are designed to improve the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. We focus on providing relief from pain, managing symptoms, and offering emotional and spiritual support—so you and your loved ones can focus on what matters most.
Why Choose Our Palliative Care Services?
Personlized Care Plans
Our team creates a tailored care plan for each patient, addressing their unique needs and goals. We work closely with your existing healthcare providers to ensure seamless, integrated care.
Symptom Management & Relief
We specialize in managing pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, and other symptoms, helping you regain comfort and enjoy each day with more ease.
Emotional & Spiritual Support
Our palliative care team includes social workers and spiritual counselors who provide guidance and support for both patients and their families, offering a source of strength during difficult times.
Care in the Comfort of Your Home
We bring our care directly to you, allowing you to stay in the comfort of your home while receiving the care you need. Our goal is to help you live as comfortably and independently as possible.
Who Can Benefit from Palliative Care?
Our palliative care services are ideal for patients facing serious illnesses such as:
- Cancer
- Heart Disease
- Respiratory Disease (COPD)
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
- Neurological Conditions (e.g., ALS, MS)
- Any other serious illness impacting quality of life
If you or a loved one is struggling with symptoms and could benefit from additional support, we’re here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Palliative care is specialized medical care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness, regardless of the diagnosis or stage of the illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and their family, whether or not the patient is receiving curative treatment.
Patriot Healthcare’s palliative care is available to patients 18 years and older, at any stage of a serious illness, and it can be provided alongside curative or life-prolonging treatments. Common conditions that might benefit from palliative care include cancer, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), kidney failure, Alzheimer’s disease, and more.
Our palliative care services are provided in various settings, such as skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and the patient’s home. The frequency of visits and services is tailored to the patient’s needs and can vary from occasional consultations to more regular follow-ups.
You do not need a referral for our palliative care services.
Our palliative care teams use a multidisciplinary approach to manage symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, anxiety, and depression. This may include medications, counseling and emotional support
Early palliative care can help with symptom management, improve quality of life, reduce hospitalizations and emergency room visits and provide psychosocial and spiritual support to patients and families. Studies have shown that early involvement in palliative care can improve both patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover palliative care. Our team can help verify your coverage and explain your options.
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, even alongside curative treatments. Hospice care is specifically for patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and have chosen to forgo curative treatment.
Our palliative care services include pain and symptom management, emotional and psychological support, spiritual care, assistance with medical decision-making, and coordination of care among providers.
Palliative care is covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Coverage may vary depending on the type of service and the patient’s specific insurance policy. For example, Medicare Part B typically covers outpatient palliative care consultations and visits.
Yes, patients can continue to receive curative or disease-modifying treatments while receiving palliative care. Our palliative care team works alongside other healthcare providers to manage symptoms and improve quality of life during treatment.
If a patient or family is hesitant, healthcare providers should explain that palliative care is an additional layer of support aimed at enhancing quality of life and providing relief from symptoms. Clarify that palliative care does not mean giving up on treatment or hope but focuses on comfort and support.
Effectiveness is often measured through patient-reported outcomes, such as pain and symptom relief, quality of life assessments, patient and family satisfaction surveys, and the use of healthcare resources like reduced hospital admissions or emergency room visits.
Get the Support You Deserve
You don’t have to face this journey alone. Let Patriot Healthcare provide the compassionate, expert care you need to live comfortably. Reach out today.
