End-of-life care planning
TidalHealth’s end-of-life care planning services help you and your loved ones find comfort, support and clarity during a serious illness. Our team focuses on easing pain, relieving symptoms and reducing stress, while honoring your values, beliefs and wishes so care decisions reflect what matters most to you and your family.
Our Approach
We provide care that includes:
- Relieving pain and treating distressing symptoms with compassion and expertise
- Supporting you and your family emotionally and spiritually
- Guiding healthcare choices and difficult decisions
- Collaborating with your primary doctor and other care providers
- Coordinating care across our team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers and chaplains
Advance care planning is a key part of our services. It gives you the opportunity to express your wishes about pain management, meaningful treatments, and what quality of life means to you. This ensures your care aligns with your goals at every stage.
Our team supports the whole person, striving to provide comfort, preserve dignity, and help you and your loved ones make thoughtful care decisions. Whether navigating a new diagnosis or managing a chronic illness, we walk alongside you with empathy and respect.
What is end-of-life care planning at TidalHealth?
End-of-life care planning helps you and your loved ones make informed decisions during serious illness. Our team focuses on comfort, dignity and honoring each person’s unique wishes.
Who is included in the TidalHealth end-of-life care planning team?
Our team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers and chaplains. Together, we provide emotional, physical and spiritual support for you and your family.
How does advance care planning work?
Advance care planning lets you express preferences for pain management, treatments and quality of life before a crisis occurs. Our team helps you discuss and document your wishes so your care reflects what matters most.
Does end-of-life care planning mean stopping all treatments?
No. Planning does not require stopping all treatments. We help you decide which therapies are meaningful and provide care that aligns with your goals, whether that includes comfort-focused care, specific treatments, or support alongside other therapies.
What kind of support does TidalHealth provide to families?
End-of-life planning is a family process. TidalHealth offers emotional guidance, spiritual care and decision-making support so no one feels alone.
