Palliative Care at Home in the UAE

Palliative care services provide specialized medical care for individuals with serious illnesses, focusing on providing relief from symptoms, pain, and stress. Compassionate teams of palliative care specialists, nurses, and support staff deliver holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs to improve quality of life for both patients and their families.

About Palliative Care at Home

Key Benefits

  • Expert symptom management and pain control
  • Emotional and psychological support for patients and families
  • Coordination with primary healthcare providers
  • Assistance with difficult medical decisions and advance care planning
  • Spiritual support respecting individual beliefs and values

Frequently Asked Questions

Is palliative care the same as hospice care?

No, while both focus on comfort and quality of life, palliative care is appropriate at any stage of serious illness and can be provided alongside curative treatment. Hospice care is specifically for end-of-life care when curative treatments are no longer pursued.

What services are included in palliative care?

Palliative care typically includes expert pain and symptom management, emotional and psychological counseling, assistance with treatment decisions, coordination with other healthcare providers, family support and education, and connection to community resources. Services are customized to individual needs.

How is a palliative care team structured?

Palliative care teams typically include physicians specialized in palliative medicine, nurses, social workers, spiritual care counselors, and therapists who work together to address all aspects of a patient's wellbeing. Team composition is tailored to each patient's specific needs and preferences.

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