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Overview
The Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute is a national leader in the effort to improve healthcare for people facing serious illness. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality of care to such patients and their families, and to advance the field of palliative medicine through clinical, educational, and research initiatives.
Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute
Frequently Asked Questions
What is palliative care?
Palliative care is medical care focused on relief of the pain, symptoms, and stress of serious illness – whatever the diagnosis. The goal is to help people live comfortably and to provide the best possible quality of life for patients and their families.
What can I expect from palliative care?
- Relief from distressing symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, and difficulty sleeping.
- Improved ability to carry on with your daily life.
- Improved ability to tolerate medical treatments.
- Better understanding of your condition and your choices for medical care.
When is the time right for palliative care?
Palliative care helps through all stages of illness. It is best introduced early in your care, and is provided at the same time as curative treatments.
Is palliative care the same as hospice?
Palliative care helps through all stages of illness. It is best introduced early in your care, and is provided at the same time as curative treatments.
How can I get palliative care?
To begin palliative care, please ask your doctor for a referral. We can help you whether you are in the hospital or at home.
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