Patients who have an advanced progressive disease, but are not appropriate for hospice care may choose to receive palliative care while on home health. Patients undergoing palliative care may still pursue aggressive treatment, but receive care that focuses on pain and symptom management.
The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine produced this video to introduce people to what palliative care is and what a Palliative Care Physician can do.
Any Physician can provide palliative care & Millcreek Home Health and Hospice works with numerous physicians to provide palliative care in the home.
Continuum of Care
Millcreek maintains an integrated home health and hospice team, which means that if at any point a patient decides to elect hospice care, they keep the same care nurse, aide and social worker. If a hospice patient recovers, they can easily transition from hospice and begin a home health episode with the same care team.
Common Diagnoses for Palliative Care
Cancer Ÿ Congestive Heart Failure ŸChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Kidney Failure Ÿ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Ÿ Any Eligible Hospice Diagnosis
If you have any questions about palliative care, please contact Millcreek at 801.463.2478
The goal of palliative care is to support comfort and quality of life.
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