Purpose | Principles | How to Care for a Patient in Pain | Nutrition
Nausea and Vomiting | Constipation | Anxiety and Depression | Dyspnea
Fatigue | End-of-Life Decision-Making | Community Resources
How to Refer Patients | Communication | Links and References
Palliative Care Specialist
phone -- 314.996.5173
pager -- 314.490.1516
Discharge Planning
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Home Care
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IV therapy
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Oxygen
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Home equipment needs
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Supportive care nursing
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Hospice
Home Health Referral
phone -- 314.205.8600
toll-free -- 888.252.4663
Supportive Care/Hospice Referral
phone -- 314.996.5522
after hours -- 314.872.5050
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Home Care |
Supportive Care |
Hospice |
Admission
Criteria |
Homebound chronic illnesss or recovering from acute process |
Later stage of a progressive disease; still receiving active treatments, blood products, IV fluids or tube feedings except for palliation
Skilled nursing need
Homebound status
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Prognosis of 6 months or less
No active treatment |
Services
Provided |
Skilled nursing
Physical and occupational therapy
Social services
Nutritional counseling
Home health aid
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Skilled nursing
Physical and occupational therapy
Social services
Nutritional counseling
Home health aid
Volunteers
Chaplain
Medical director
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Skilled nursing
Physical and occupational therapy
Social services
Nutritional counseling
Home health aid
Volunteer assistance
Chaplain
Hospice medical director
Bereavement services
Medications for palliative care provided
Music and art therapy
Massage therapy
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| Location |
Home |
Home
Nursing home
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Home
Nursing home
Hospital
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Cancer Education & Information Center | 3015 N. Ballas Road | St. Louis, Missouri 63131 USA | 314.996.5800