Discover more about Palliative Care services at Tahoe Forest Health System in this episode.
Palliative care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness by addressing the patient as a whole, not just a disease. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.
The goals of palliative care include:
- Reducing pain and suffering
- Providing extra support and care for patient and family
- Helping with decision making around treatment options
- Enhancing quality of life
- Using a team approach to address the needs of patients and their families
- Working in conjunction with other therapies that are intended to prolong life, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy
- Reducing stress related to illness or treatments