Is Palliative Care Right For You?
Answer the following questions to determine whether palliative care might be helpful for you or someone close to you. Remember, you can receive palliative care at any point in your illness.
1. Do you have a serious illness such as:
- Cancer
- Congestive heart failure
- Chronic heart failure
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) / emphysema
- Kidney failure
- Liver Failure
- Dementia
- Neurological Disease (ALS, Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s Disease)
- Other serious illnesses
2. Do you have symptoms such as:
- Pain
- Nausea
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Lack of appetite
- Constipation
3. Do you experience the following:
- Frequent emergency room visits
- Multiple admissions to the hospital with the same symptoms
If you answered yes to any of the above, XL Palliative Care Consultation is here to help. If you have any questions call us at (208) 642-9444.