Palliative Care

Comprehensive care and support for patients with serious illnesses and their families

Compassionate Palliative Care

Palliative care at Emerson Health aims to improve the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Our team of experienced physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains work together to provide personalized care, addressing patients’ and their families’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Whether managing a chronic illness or facing a life-limiting condition, we strive to enhance comfort and support decision-making throughout the care journey.

To learn more about palliative care services, please contact the care management department at 978-287-3170. The office manager will connect you with an Emerson Health social worker for further assistance.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Comprehensive, Team-Based Care: Our palliative care team collaborates with your primary care physicians and specialists to ensure your care is coordinated and tailored to your needs.
  • Personalized Approach: We offer emotional, spiritual, and practical support to patients and families, ensuring we address all care aspects.
  • Access to Specialized Resources: Besides expert care, we provide valuable resources such as counseling and assistance in navigating complex medical decisions.

 

Our Palliative Care Services

Emerson Health offers a wide range of palliative care services to meet the needs of our patients. You can request these services alongside curative treatments at any stage of illness.

Conditions Treated by Palliative Care Specialists

Palliative care specialists at Emerson Health treat individuals with a range of serious conditions, including:

  • Cancer
  • Cardiac diseases (e.g., Congestive Heart Failure)
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Kidney failure
  • Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurodegenerative diseases
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • And many more

Palliative Care is Not Hospice

Many people confuse palliative care with hospice care, but they are not the same.

Palliative care focuses on providing comfort and symptom relief while patients receive treatments for their illnesses. We can provide palliative care at any stage of a severe disease. In contrast, hospice care is for patients who are nearing end-of-life and have chosen to forgo curative treatments, with the focus solely on comfort and quality of life.

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