Palliative Care - 20 Hagen

About Palliative Care

Palliative care, also called palliative medicine, is specialized medical care that focuses on relieving symptoms, pain, and stress related to a serious illness. It is available at any age and at any stage of a serious diagnosis.

Palliative care is provided alongside ongoing treatment and offers an added layer of support. Care is delivered by a team that works closely with your doctors to help improve quality of life for both patients and their loved ones. 

Palliative Care Services

Palliative care provides an added layer of support for patients and families facing serious illness. Services may include:

• Expert management of pain and other symptoms
• Emotional, social, and spiritual support
• Help understanding complex medical information and treatment options
• Guidance with difficult healthcare decisions
• Coordination of care across providers and settings, including during hospital stays