Palliative Care
Serious Illness Care - Delivered Directly to Your Home
At Renown Health, our team of palliative care providers are here to provide clinical support and compassionate guidance for patients with chronic and life-limiting illnesses. Palliative Care is a consultative service that can be used at any time in the disease process. Patients can continue to see their providers and receive treatment (such as chemotherapy or dialysis) while on Palliative Care service. Our nurse practitioners will come to your home to discuss your individual needs and concerns. We work closely with your other providers and care teams such as primary care, oncology, and home health to ensure you receive the best care possible.
When is the right time for Palliative Care?
- New diagnosis of chronic or life-limiting illness
- Need for patient and caregiver support regarding medical decision-making
- Difficult physical or emotional symptoms that impact daily life and routines
- Frequent hospitalizations or ER visits within 3 to 12 months
- Uncertainty regarding care options and available resources
- Questions about end-of-life care
- Increased difficulty completing activities of daily living
What services can Palliative Care provide?
- Advance care planning
- Serious illness conversations
- Symptom management through collaboration with your primary provider
- Reducing stress and anxiety
- POLST and DNR completion
- Durable medical equipment
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