Palliative Medicine

We help ease pain, symptoms and stress for people facing serious illness, providing comfort, guidance and support for both patients and families.

Palliative Medicine at TidalHealth focuses on alleviating pain, symptoms, and stress associated with serious illnesses, regardless of the diagnosis. Our goal is to enhance the comfort and quality of life for both patients and their families by offering compassionate care and thoughtful guidance, all while respecting your needs and wishes.

What Is Palliative Medicine?

Palliative medicine is designed to support people with advanced illness by easing suffering and managing symptoms, even when a cure may not be possible. Our approach is holistic — treating the whole person — and focuses on your medical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and social needs. We provide support for both you and your loved ones as you navigate the challenges and changes that come with serious illness.

How TidalHealth Can Help

Relief from Pain and Symptoms: We provide relief from physical discomfort and other distressing symptoms associated with serious illness.
Close Communication with a Caring Team: Our team is dedicated to clear, ongoing communication with you and your family.
Guidance in Decision-Making: We help you and your loved ones navigate healthcare decisions, ensuring that your preferences are honored.
Care Coordination: We assist with coordinating your care and navigating the healthcare system, working closely with your primary doctor and other specialists.
Emotional and Spiritual Support: Our team offers emotional and spiritual support to help you and your family cope with the challenges of serious illness.

Our Team Approach

The Palliative Medicine team at TidalHealth includes doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, and chaplains. Together, we collaborate with you, your family, and your other providers to create a care plan tailored to your goals and values. Our team is also involved in ongoing research to help improve the quality of life for those living with serious illness.

Support Beyond Just Medical Needs

In addition to addressing physical pain and symptoms, we understand the emotional and spiritual impact that serious illnesses can have. Our pastoral counselors and social workers are here to provide the support you and your loved ones need with respect for your beliefs and traditions.

Advance Care Planning

We assist you in expressing your wishes about pain management, treatments, and other care-related decisions, so that you and your loved ones are clear about what matters most in your care.

What is Palliative Medicine?
Palliative Medicine is specialized care aimed at relieving pain, managing symptoms, and reducing the stress that comes with serious illness. Our team focuses on providing comfort, dignity, and the best possible quality of life for patients and their loved ones, even when a cure is not possible.

Who can benefit from Palliative Medicine?
Anyone living with a serious illness, including cancer or advanced chronic conditions, can benefit from palliative care. The focus is on supporting the whole person, not just treating the illness.

How does the Palliative Medicine team support patients and families?

We collaborate with patients and their families to establish care goals and treatment preferences.
We offer guidance and support while helping navigate the healthcare system.
We provide emotional, social, and spiritual support to patients and their loved ones.

Can Palliative Medicine be provided alongside other treatments?
Yes, palliative care can be given alongside treatments aimed at curing or slowing the illness. Our specialists work with your other providers to ensure that all care is balanced and centered around your needs.

What types of symptoms can be managed?
We manage a range of symptoms including pain, nausea, restlessness, anxiety, and other discomforts. Our team works closely with your doctors and nurses to treat symptoms effectively and compassionately.

Does palliative care only provide medical support?
No, palliative care also includes emotional and spiritual support. Our pastoral counselors, social workers, and other professionals are available to help both patients and families cope with the challenges of serious illness, respecting cultural beliefs and traditions.