Can you receive treatment in palliative care?
Can you receive treatment in palliative care?
In palliative care, a person does not have to give up treatment that might cure a serious illness. Palliative care can be provided along with curative treatment and may begin at the time of diagnosis.
Where is Duke Hospice located?
Duke HomeCare & Hospice has two locations, in Durham and in Hillsborough.
Does palliative care include bathing?
Caregiving may include lifting, bathing, delivering meals, taking loved ones to doctor visits, handling difficult behaviors, and managing medications and family conflicts. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.
Why is pain management an issue in palliative care?
Pain management is a key part of end of life and palliative care. If pain is well managed, quality of life will be better. The person is likely to sleep better and have more energy during the day. If they feel less pain, they can be more active, which also reduces the risk of complications.
What is palliative care like at Duke University?
Palliative Care. Duke palliative care experts help you experience relief from the pain, symptoms, and stress of serious illness. No matter your age or stage of your illness, we work closely with you and your doctors to help you navigate your healthcare and understand your treatment options.
What is the philosophy of palliative care?
Palliative care is a clinical medical specialty that focuses on caring for patients with serious, life-threatening illnesses. Our philosophy is population-based palliative care: integrating palliative care into the fabric of the care Duke Health patients receive every day.
What is a palliative care team?
Palliative Care is a Partnership. The palliative care team includes physicians who are subspecialists in palliative medicine. They work alongside nurses, social workers and chaplains who are also specially trained in palliative care. As a team, we have years of experience working closely with patients young and old, and at all stages of disease.
