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Frequently
Asked Questions on Palliative Care
When should a decision about entering a
palliative care program be made and who should make it?
What if our physician doesn't know
about Palliative Care of Rockland?
What does the Palliative Care
admission process involve?
Is caring for the patients at
home the only place Palliative Care can be delivered?
Is palliative care covered by
insurance?
Can a patient on palliative care move
to hospice care?
When should a decision about entering
a palliative care program be made and who should make it?
When an individual has a serious, progressive illness and is
experiencing an impaired quality of life, palliative care
services can be helpful. You should not hesitate to contact
us if you think you or a loved one might benefit from our
services.
What if our physician doesn't know
about Palliative Care of Rockland?
We will be happy
to contact your physician to determine if it is the right
time for you to receive services.
What does the Palliative Care
admission process involve?
The process
could not be easier. After speaking with your physician, we
will arrange a convenient time for the Palliative Care Nurse
or social worker to come to your home. They will speak
with you about the kind of assistance that you and your
family might need. Together we will develop a plan of care.
Is caring for the patients at home
the only place Palliative Care can be delivered?
At the present
time, Palliative Care of Rockland provides services in the
home. A palliative care team (that is a collaborative
effort of United Hospice of Rockland and Nyack Hospital) can
be of assistance if you are hospitalized at Nyack Hospital.
Is palliative care covered by
insurance?
Palliative Care
of Rockland is funded through a grant from the Rockland
County Cancer Institute and through the generosity of
donors. There is no charge for palliative care services at
the present time.
Can a patient on palliative care move to
hospice care?
There are times
when someone who is living with a serious illness would be
better served by our hospice program. When that time comes,
a member of the palliative care team will discuss it with
you. The final decision is always up to you.
Contact Us
Call Palliative Care of Rockland at
(845) 634-4974 or email us at
palliativecare@hospiceofrockland.org
for more information or to make an appointment to speak with
one of our staff.
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