What Does the Palliative Support Services Consulting Team Do?

Physician/Nurse Practitioner

• Your attending doctor is involved with your care in most cases
• Make recommendations for management of complex symptoms
• Discuss your medical care with other physicians involved, including your primary care provider
• Ensure you and your family members understand your diagnosis and prognosis
• Educate medical staff and other staff members about palliative medicine

Nurses

• After talking with you and your family, develop an initial palliative care plan
• Assist with managing difficult symptoms
• Advocate for you, your family members and caregivers on goals of care
• Educate staff members about palliative care
• Assure that all necessary disciplines are on the team

Social Workers & Spiritual Care

• Help you and your family members cope with many issues
• Assist with finding resources and discharge planning
• Support your advance care planning
• Facilitate meetings you and your family members have with members of the palliative care team