Palliative care consultations

There is never a reason to be afraid of palliative care.

Palliative care is an extra layer of support for those dealing with a serious potentially life threatening illness. You don’t need to be dying, or to give up any members of your present care team or medications. It’s something extra, on top of what you already have. Many people get palliative care while getting treatment, get better, and “graduate” from palliative care.

As a palliative care doctor I’m here to learn about you: your goals and values, to help you get the care you want and avoid the care you don’t want. I work together with your other doctors, nurses, and social workers to coordinate what’s best for you.

Having a serious illness can be challenging and scary. Many people dealing with a life threatening illness could use some extra support in living the fullest life possible with the time they have left.

Palliative Care is a medical sub-specialty with expertise in symptom management, decision making, and support throughout the course of serious illness. We explore your goals and values and align with you to make sure your care goes the way YOU want it to.