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A DIVISION OF QUINLAN CARE CONCEPTS

Quinlan Palliative Care attends to the physical, functional, psychological, practical and spiritual consequences of a serious illness. In collaboration with other healthcare providers, we will provide an extra layer of support to help patients and caregivers meet individualized goals of care, maintain continuity of care, and lessen symptom burden.

What is Palliative Care?

Quinlan Palliative Care is a team of specialists including a Physician, Nurse Practitioner and Social Worker who will work together with your physician(s) to ensure you receive relief from distressing symptoms.

Where do I receive care?

Palliative care is provided in your own home setting, or wherever you call home.  We will come to you, provide care in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Call us today to learn more about how we can customize a plan that fits your lifestyle.

How is Palliative Care paid for?

Palliative care is covered by most insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid. Copay and deductible may apply. We will work with your insurance company to examine coverage.

Specialized health care for people with a serious illness. Care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of an illness and is based on need, not prognosis. This means, palliative care is available to people at all stages of their illness. The goal is to provide quality of life to patients and their caregivers as they navigate the course of their illness, treatments, and all other steps along the way.

Features of Palliative Care

When can I start receiving Palliative Care?

It’s about what works for you…

You are eligible to begin palliative care when you are diagnosed with a serious illness. Our staff is available to discuss our program guidelines and determine if we are the best provider to help care for you.

Treatment Options

We will connect you to community resources and assist in accessing their services.You may continue to see your current physician (s) and healthcare providers

Collaborative Care

We will assist you with communication between you and your caregivers about your goals, concerns, and treatment options and help you and your caregivers understand and navigate care options.

Communication

We will address the emotional and spiritual sides of illness and assist in helping patients and caregivers receive relief from distress related to non-physical symptoms.

Key Differences between Palliative Care:

  • Palliative Care may begin at diagnosis, throughout their disease trajectory and may be provided concurrently with treatment for their disease.
  • Palliative Care is based on need, not prognosis
  • Hospice care is reserved for those with an anticipated lifespan of 6 months or less.
  • Hospice begins after discontinuation of curative treatment for the disease and when it is anticipated the patient will not survive their illness.