Palliative Care
Palliative Care
Coping with serious illness and enduring pain, or watching a loved one suffer can be agonizing. Palliative care is a medical specialty which provides relief from the symptoms and stress of illness to improve the patient’s and family’s quality of life. Palliative medicine is appropriate at any age and for any stage of an illness and can be provided at the same time as restorative treatment.
Services
KeystoneCare’s palliative services are designed for you, wherever you are—at home, in a nursing home, or in an in-patient setting. We work closely with the rest of your care team to create a treatment plan that reflects your needs, desires, and values. The palliative care team provides:
- Expert patient advocacy
- Care planning
- Pain and symptom management
- Help navigating the healthcare system
- Guidance with difficult and complex treatment choices
- Emotional and spiritual support for you and your loved ones
- Answers to questions about well-being or treatment
- Support for caregivers
- Medication management
- Connections to hospital and community resources
Team
Our cross-functional team includes trained, credentialed, and highly experienced board certified physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and clergy members. All of KeystoneCare’s professional staff are fully licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. KeystoneCare conducts thorough background screenings, including Pennsylvania criminal history and child abuse clearances.
How do I know if I need palliative care?
You may need palliative care if you are dealing with:
- Overwhelming pain
- Declining functional capacity
- Difficulty managing symptoms or daily tasks
- Emotional distress
Get Started Today: Contact us to schedule an assessment for palliative care.