Palliative Care In Cancer
Team members provide family education to develop and strengthen coping strategies for family members assisting in the treatment and care of their loved one. In addition, for critically ill patients without local families or friends involved and present, Eskenazi Health’s No One Dies Alone programprovides company and comfort with volunteers who spend time with patients in their final hours. If you think you or a family member would benefit from palliative care, talk with your doctor or health care provider. Your cancer doctor may be the first person to talk with you about palliative care. Depending on the type of care you need, you might see someone at the hospital, in a clinic, or even in your home. At Suburban Hospital, palliative care is provided only for patients while they're in the hospital. It is provided by a multidisciplinary team that works closely with you, your family, and your medical team to address your concerns. The service is led by a board-certified palliative c...