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How Palliative Care Works

Allina Palliative Care team members work closely with the patient's doctor to provide coordinated physical, emotional and spiritual care. This care is tailored to the needs of patient and family.

The registered nurse has advanced training in managing symptoms of advanced illnesses. The patient's care is coordinated with your doctor, family and other care providers.

The social worker coordinates community resources and emotional concerns are addressed.

The spiritual care coordinator is experienced in offering spiritual and emotional support to patients and their caregivers. This listening presence and spiritual guidance is respectful of each person’s strengths and religious beliefs

The pharmacist is an expert at pain management with the right drugs at the proper doses. They make certain that the interaction of the drugs do not cause any unintentional or harmful effects.

The patient’s doctor actually orders the medications and treatments as recommended by the palliative care team. Doctors use palliative care specialists to give special attention to their patients who need more help and care than other patients

For more information please call Allina Palliative Care 651-635-9173.


 

Allina Home & Community Services
1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-635-9173
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First published: 08/20/2004
Last updated: 08/08/2007

Reviewed by: Sandy Schellinger, RN, CHPN, director of Allina Palliative Care