Providing Comfort and Support
Palliative care brings physical and emotional support to patients with severe or chronic illnesses. It focuses on treating the symptoms of a condition to provide pain relief and improve the patient’s quality of life.
在Sanford Palliative Care，我们将每天与您一起工作，讨论您的需求和目标。除了治疗你的症状我们还会满足你的非医疗需求我们为您和您的家人提供情感和精神上的支持。Your needs and health care desires are always our priority.
Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care
Palliative care benefitspatients with terminal illnessesas well as ongoing or painful conditions. It is not just for end-of-life care. Patients at all stages of a chronic or difficult illness can benefit from palliative care.
Our palliative care andhospice specialistsboth focus on improving your quality of life. These services are similar in the patient-centered care they provide. Hospice care is usually offered as part of end-of-life care.
Caring for Your Symptoms
We partner with you to ease distressing symptoms that can interrupt your everyday life and affect your ability to thrive, such as:
Pain
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Constipation
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Problems with sleep
Pain management是姑息治疗的重要组成部分。我们将与你一起确定你的疼痛水平和最佳的缓解策略。疼痛管理的一个重要部分是在疼痛恶化之前立即治疗。如果你担心你的疼痛，马上和你的医生谈谈。Learn more about pain management and palliative care.
Speak to a Specialist
要接受姑息治疗，请与治疗你病情的医护人员交谈。你将讨论你为什么希望接受姑息治疗，你的健康目标，以及哪种服务对你最有好处。专家可以在家里、诊所或医院为你治疗。
Learn more about palliative care in our FAQ below.
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FAQ
Who provides palliative care? My regular doctor?
Any medical professional can be part of who provides palliative care. There are certain providers who specialize in it. They may include doctors, nurses, dietitians, social workers, psychologists, therapists and chaplains.
What is involved with palliative care treatment?
这可能意味着任何事情，从社会工作者的咨询会议到治疗师的按摩。您的护理团队将评估哪些可能对您的健康和护理有益，并与您讨论各种选择。
Is palliative care only provided to patients admitted to the hospital?
No. Palliative care can be provided on an inpatient or outpatient basis. It is appropriate for patients but could also be used to support caregivers or family members.
What is the difference between palliative care and hospice?
Both of these services focus on providing support and comfort. The difference is palliative care may be appropriate at any time during and throughout diagnosis and treatment. It does not necessarily mean the patient won't get better or be cured.
What is a chronic illness?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a chronic illness is one lasting three months or more. This may include illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, lung disease, kidney failure, dementia, HIV/AIDS and ALS.
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