Am I eligible for Palliative Care?
Am I Eligible for Palliative Care?
Palliative care is a specialized medical care approach that provides relief to people who are suffering from serious illnesses. It focuses on improving the quality of life of patients and their families by addressing their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Who is eligible for palliative care?
Palliative care is appropriate for people of any age, at any stage of illness, and can be provided alongside curative treatment. Patients who experience these symptoms may benefit from palliative care:
CANCER
DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER'S
HEART DISEASE
LIVER DISEASE
PULMONARY DISEASE
NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE
RENAL FAILURE
STROKE OR COMA
DIABETES
DIALYSIS
CHEMOTHERAPY
When should patients start palliative care?
Palliative care services can be provided at any stage of illness. Patients can start palliative care as soon as diagnosed with a serious illness. It is a common misconception that palliative care is only for people who are terminally ill.
How to get palliative care?
Patients can ask their healthcare provider for a referral to the palliative care team. Palliative care can be provided in hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, and in the patient's own home, depending on their preference and situation. Care is provided at any place your loved one calls home. The program is paid for by private insurance, Medicare Part B, or State Medicaid.
RC Palliative Services Include:
SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
PAIN MANAGEMENT
CARE TECHNIQUES
SUPPORT & ADVICE
SPECIALIZED REFERRALS
ADVANCE CARE & PLANNING
SOCIAL WORK
SPIRITUAL COUNSELING