Palliative care services are provided to individuals in their homes, assisted living facility, nursing facility or hospital.
The type of services are flexible and based on the needs of the patient. Palliative care is provided by a team, including a palliative care doctor, nurses and other professionals
Palliative care:
- Manages pain
- Manages common symptoms of serious illness such as fatigue, anxiety, shortness of breath, nausea, depression and constipation
- Improves quality of life