Consult our team by entering a “consult palliative care order“ in EPIC and calling/texting the on-call number (just like for other services). After hours: simply place an EPIC order.
Consults are welcomed for patients diagnosed with life-limiting illness – even if the patient is NOT actively dying and IS receiving life prolonging measures such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiation.
We provide aggressive pain and symptom management to improve Quality of Life.
We will lead difficult discussions including Goals of Care (prognosis, code status, completion of advance directives).
We provide introduction and referral to Hospice when appropriate.
We facilitate communication with families and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
So let us assist you in providing the best care possible for your patients
