Welcome
Acute Palliative Care Consult Service
We are dedicated to enhancing quality of life for patients and families facing the challenges of life-altering conditions. We provide whole-person care that addresses physical, emotional and spiritual needs, using education, advocacy and a compassionate approach that affirms life and honors each patient’s right to self-determination. Our goal is to help you live as fully and comfortably as possible by focusing on symptom management, alleviating suffering and supporting the reintegration of mind, body and spirit.
Managing Distressing Symptoms
- Pain, nausea, shortness of breath, anxiety, loss of appetite and other symptoms are often a result of the illness or treatment.
- We offer care and treatment options along with quality of life choices. We discuss and assist with your feelings and concerns.
- Providing both emotional and spiritual support, we offer communication solutions in complicated family situations.
- We help with discharge planning and referrals for care at home or another care setting.
For additional information, please call 419-394-3335, Ext. 2810.
Your
Palliative Care Team
Specializing in Acute Palliative Care, our team brings expert support to help address the unique wants, needs and wishes that often accompany life-altering illnesses. The care team includes:
Physician
To help you clarify and achieve your goals for care, and will also prescribe medications or treatments to relieve pain and manage symptoms caused by the illness or its treatment.
Nurse
To assist in symptom management, pain relief and coordination of care in the hospital, at home or in other care settings.
Social Worker
To counsel you and your family about interpersonal, emotional and life style changes that often occur with life altering illness.
Pastoral Counselor
To provide spiritual and emotional support to address grief and suffering that can often accompany a chronic illness and end of life issues.
