Cuidados paliativos
Una capa adicional de apoyo
En Palliative Care of Baton Rouge, comprendemos los desafíos que supone una enfermedad grave. Nuestro enfoque centrado en el paciente proporciona atención médica especializada que aborda no solo los síntomas físicos, sino también las cargas emocionales y psicológicas, con el objetivo de mejorar el bienestar general de los pacientes y sus seres queridos.
Nuestro equipo de cuidados paliativos
Nuestro equipo de médicos, enfermeras, trabajadores sociales, capellanes y voluntarios especialmente capacitados trabajan junto con los médicos del paciente para brindar un nivel adicional de apoyo. Los cuidados paliativos son apropiados a cualquier edad y en cualquier etapa de una enfermedad grave y se pueden brindar junto con un tratamiento curativo.
Nuestro equipo de cuidados paliativos
Nuestro equipo de médicos, enfermeras, trabajadores sociales, capellanes y voluntarios especialmente capacitados trabajan junto con los médicos del paciente para brindar un nivel adicional de apoyo. Los cuidados paliativos son apropiados a cualquier edad y en cualquier etapa de una enfermedad grave y se pueden brindar junto con un tratamiento curativo.
Recursos para cuidados paliativos
El Hospice of Baton Rouge ha creado un centro de recursos para brindar información valiosa y apoyo a las personas y familias que atraviesan las complejidades de los cuidados paliativos. Aquí encontrará herramientas, consejos y recursos que lo ayudarán a transitar con confianza y compasión el camino de los cuidados paliativos.
Compassionate Support for Patients and Families Facing Serious Illness
Understanding Palliative Care
At Palliative Care of Baton Rouge, we provide specialized support to improve the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses and their families. From managing symptoms to guiding advance care planning, our team is here to meet your needs. Explore our FAQs to learn more about our services and how we can help.
What is palliative care?
Palliative care is specialized medical care for individuals with serious illnesses. Our team helps improve the quality of life for both patients and their families by assisting with advance care planning, symptom relief, and establishing personalized goals of care.
Who provides palliative care?
Palliative Care of Baton Rouge consists of nursing staff, social workers, and chaplains who collaborate closely with facility staff to ensure seamless coordination of your care.
Who can benefit from palliative care?
- Patients with Life-Limiting Illnesses:
Including cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure (CHF), kidney disease, liver disease, dementia, HIV/AIDS, stroke, persistent coma, and various others. - Patients or Families Wishing to Discuss Advance Care Planning:
Including understanding your illness and choices for medical care, reviewing advance directives, navigating the healthcare system, and comfort-directed therapy. - Patients with Symptoms and Stress of a Serious Illness:
Including pain, dyspnea, nausea, vomiting, coughing, delirium, insomnia, anxiety, agitation, and severe dysphagia. - Patients Receiving Home Health or Personal Care Services:
Palliative care can be provided alongside these services.
Where is palliative care provided?
Care is typically provided at the patient’s home or wherever the patient may call home, such as an assisted living or nursing facility.
Can I keep my physician?
Yes, you can. You will still be able to attend appointments with your regular doctors. We work closely with your doctors to manage your care while you are unable to visit their clinics or offices.
Is there a cost?
Medicare and some private insurances can cover the cost of palliative care services. We will work with your insurance company to address any costs or billing needs related to the services. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to provide these services regardless of insurance coverage.
Can I Still Receive Ongoing Chemo, Radiation, or Dialysis Treatments?
Yes, you can. Treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and dialysis can be paired with palliative care services. Home health services or physical therapy can also be combined with palliative care.
Who qualifies for palliative care?
Anyone with a serious illness such as cancer, CHF, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, dementia/Alzheimer’s, CVA, COPD, liver disease, renal disease, or HIV qualifies for palliative care.
What parishes do you serve?
We provide services to the parishes of East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, Livingston, Iberville, Ascension, St. James, St. John the Baptist, Assumption, East Feliciana, and West Feliciana.
