Baptist Medical Group Hospice and Palliative Care
Baptist Medical Group hospice and palliative care is an additional level of care, either at home or in a dedicated facility, which offers patients and families the support of a specially trained team with expertise in pain and symptom management. This treatment is focused on comfort and quality-of-life when curative treatments may not be an option. Hospice and palliative care can be provided anywhere patients call home, including their home, nursing home and our Baptist Reynolds Hospice House.
What does hospice and palliative care do?
Hospice is a special type of care that focuses on compassion and living life to the fullest while managing pain and symptoms. It includes routine care, general inpatient care and respite care. Palliative care is for patients who are diagnosed with a chronic or life-limiting condition in an inpatient hospital setting, with a focus on providing comfort, hope and dignity in the final phases of life.
Managing a serious illness and the emotional impact of a life-limiting condition can be very stressful for patients and families. The Baptist Medical Group hospice and palliative care team works closely with primary care providers and other specialists to meet the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients and their families to make the most of their time together.
Services Provided
- Advance care planning
- Do-not-resuscitate status clarification
- End-of-life care for patients not appropriate for hospice
- Family support to guide decision-making
- Inpatient or home-hospice coordination
- Spiritual support
- Symptom management