Palliative Care
The Palliative care team at Enlight Hospice is comprised of specially trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who work together with a patient’s other doctors to provide an extra layer of support.
Palliative care teams focus on quality of life. They treat people suffering from the symptoms and stress of serious illnesses such as:
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cancer
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congestive heart failure (CHF)
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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kidney disease
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Alzheimer’s
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Parkinson’s
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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and many more
What is Palliative Care
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from symptoms and stress of illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.
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Unlike hospice, palliative care is appropriate at any stage in a serious illness and it can be provided along with curative treatment.
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Improves treatment of symptoms related to advanced illness.
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Assists with discussions between you, your family and your doctor.
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Provides information to you and your family about options to improve your quality of life while having a serious illness.
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Helps to reduce trips to the emergency department or hospital by providing management of symptoms and stress related to advanced illness.
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Allows a Enlight specialist to come and visit you in an acute care setting.
What are the Benefits of a Palliative Care Consultation?
Who Pays for This Service?
Medicare: Covered under Part B
Medicaid
Most Commercial Insurers
