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Physicians can refer patients to the Palliative Care Consult Service by telephoning:
919-843-3650
Palliative Care Consult Service at UNC Hospitals
What Is the Palliative Care Consult Service?
The Palliative Care Consult Service, a clinical program at UNC Hospitals, provides care and support for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Teams with extensive knowledge and training in symptom management, communication, psycho-social and cultural issues, and end-of-life care support both patients and their caregivers. In addition to the clinical service, the team provides education to physicians, nurses, health professions students, trainees and community groups on pain management, symptom care, and emotional and spiritual support during the end of life. Physicians may refer patients to the service by calling 919-843-3650.
Definition of Hospice and Palliative Care - from the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
"Hospice and palliative medicine is the medical discipline of the broad therapeutic model known as hospice and palliative care. The discipline and model of care are devoted to achieving the best possible quality of life for the patient and family throughout the course of a life-threatening illness through the relief of suffering and the control of symptoms. Hospice and palliative medicine helps the patient and family face the prospect of death assured that comfort will be a priority, values and decisions will be respected, spiritual and psychosocial needs will be addressed, practical support will be available and opportunities will exist for growth and development. Hospice in the United States is an organized program that provides palliative care for terminally ill patients and supportive services to patients, their families, and significant others."
Information on the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine including a listing of certified physicians may be obtained from the website at www.abhpm.org.
Last updated 7/27/2008.
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