ELDEX 2022 - What We Shared
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care aims to relieve suffering and improve quality of life for patients and their family members by caring for the "whole-person". It seeks to support the patient throughout the treatment process.
When is it required?
When you have a life-limiting illness (regardless of age) such as;
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Advanced cancer
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End-stage kidney, heart or neurological diseases
How much does it cost?
It varies according to the provider, the patient's condition, and the available subsidies. It may cost up to:
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$250-$350 a month for inpatient care before subsidies, but $75-$310 after subsidies
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$10-$15 a day for nursing homes/hospices
What are the benefits of Palliative Care?
Physical benefits: Drugs alleviate their symptoms so they can focus on emotional recovery. Psychosocial benefits: Patients require great amounts of comfort. Spiritual benefits: Palliative care provides them hope– through religious purpose, or art appreciation, for example.
Where can you get Palliative Care?
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Via inpatient care - at the hospital or hospice, for patients with more complex needs.
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Through daycare - for patients with busier schedules
