Palliative Care
Palliative Care at SHCS
Palliative care is a specialized medical approach focused on providing relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress associated with serious illnesses. The primary goal of palliative care is to improve the quality of life for both the patient and their family. It is a holistic approach that addresses not only physical symptoms but also emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, not just at the end of life. It involves a team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, social workers, and chaplains, who work together to create an individualized care plan. This team coordinates care and communicates with the patient and their family to ensure that their needs and preferences are respected.
Key components of palliative care include pain and symptom management, communication and coordination of care, support for family caregivers, and assistance with decision-making regarding treatment options. It is available in various settings, such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and at home
What qualifies as a serious illness?
- Cancer: Patients with various types and stages of cancer often benefit from palliative care to manage symptoms like pain, nausea, and fatigue.
- Heart Disease: Conditions such as congestive heart failure or severe coronary artery disease can be managed with palliative care to alleviate symptoms like shortness of breath and chest pain.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Palliative care helps manage respiratory symptoms and improve breathing comfort.
- Kidney Disease: Patients with chronic kidney disease or those on dialysis may receive palliative care to address symptoms and treatment side effects.
- Neurological Conditions: Diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and multiple sclerosis can benefit from palliative care to manage neurological symptoms and support daily functioning.
- Dementia: Palliative care for dementia focuses on comfort, safety, and support for both patients and their caregivers.
- Liver Disease: Advanced liver diseases, such as cirrhosis, often require palliative care to manage symptoms like pain and fatigue.
- HIV/AIDS: Palliative care can address symptoms and improve quality of life for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
- Advanced Diabetes: Complications from diabetes, such as neuropathy or kidney failure, can be managed with palliative care.
Palliative care is not limited to these conditions and can be tailored to any serious illness that significantly impacts quality of life. Importantly, it can be integrated at any stage of the illness, not just the end stages, and can be provided alongside curative treatments.
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