Palliative Care
UConn Health Palliative Care Services is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with serious or life-limiting illnesses by providing patient—and family-centered medical care and support. Our goals are to decrease discomfort or difficulties caused by illness or medication side effects and to provide compassionate care to patients and their loved ones.
Being There for Patients Who Need Us Most
Palliative care supports patients and families facing the diagnosis of a serious illness. Palliative care can help those who suffer from pain, stress, or other symptoms due to a serious illness such as:
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Lung disease
- Kidney disease
- Alzheimer’s disease
- HIV/AIDS
- ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Dementia
Delivering Palliative Care
Palliative care can be provided in a variety of settings, including the hospital, outpatient clinics, and home care services.
You can request a referral to the palliative care team from your doctor, nurse practitioner, or any member of your treatment team. Consultation evaluations and ongoing care can be provided during a hospitalization or in the outpatient setting in the Palliative Medicine clinic or Supportive Care Clinic within the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Insurance Coverage
Most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, offer coverage for palliative care.
Outcome
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Request an Appointment
To schedule an appointment or for more information, call: Toll-free: 800-579-7822 Local: 860-679-2100