Palliative Care for Chronic Pain
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Palliative Care Services for Pain and Symptom Management
NurseRegistry provides care and support services to patients and their families at a time when it’s needed most.
Patients with serious or life-threatening diseases may experience chronic pain. Serious illnesses include cancer or other chronic medical conditions. The goal of palliative care is to improve quality of life for the patient. These services can also benefit patients who have just had surgery, immediately following a procedure and thereafter.
Palliative care is appropriate for anyone suffering from a serious illness, such as:
- Cancer
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Kidney failure
- Alzheimer’s
- HIV/AIDS
This list is not exhaustive. Palliative care is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness. It can be provided along with curative treatment.
When you call NurseRegistry, we will match you with a nurse experienced in managing pain. We have Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), depending on the level of care you need.
Services are tailored specifically to your needs. Your care plan may include IV therapy, medication management, post-surgical care, and more. Our nurses help manage the symptoms, pain, and stress brought on by a serious illness. Nurses are available 24/7.
Our services are available to people of all ages—infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We offer respite care services and caregiver education to support family members and caregivers, too. NurseRegistry provides relief to patients and peace of mind to their families. Learn more about our services in detail, below.
Palliative care services include:
- Pain management strategies
- Symptom management
- Around-the-clock (ATC) medication (medication given at regularly scheduled intervals throughout the day, including dosing at night)
- Oxygen therapy and breathing treatments
- Suctioning
- Wound care
- Diaper and bedding changes
- Bathing and feeding
- Emotional support to client and family
- Education for client, family, and caregiver
- Other services that may improve overall comfort of client
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why would a patient need palliative care?
Palliative care aims to relieve the symptoms and stress of living with an illness or injury and to provide the best quality of life for patients and their families.
Where does palliative care take place?
Palliative care patients can be cared for in their own homes. A private nurse can be sent to your home or a place where the patient will feel most comfortable to provide individualized support and care.
What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care?
In palliative care, the objective is to relieve pain, stress and symptoms associated with illness to improve the quality of life for both the patient and the family. In hospice care, the goal is to improve the quality of life for people who have advanced, life-limiting illnesses.
How much does palliative care cost?
The cost of hiring a private nurse for palliative care will vary depending on the level of assistance you need and the total hours of care. It will also depend on the nurse’s licensure, experience, and training.
What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care?
In palliative care, the objective is to relieve pain, stress and symptoms associated with illness to improve the quality of life for both the patient and the family. In hospice care, the goal is to improve the quality of life for people who have advanced, life-limiting illnesses.
How much does palliative care cost?
The cost of hiring a private nurse for palliative care will vary depending on the level of assistance you need and the total hours of care. It will also depend on the nurse’s licensure, experience, and training.
Do you accept insurance?
At this time, we are private pay only. However, we do work with our clients to assist in reimbursement from both primary health and long term care insurance. Please contact your individual insurance carrier to confirm eligibility.
Do I need a doctor’s order?
Yes, a doctor’s order is required to hire a private nurse for in-home palliative care. An assessment by a nurse does not require a doctor’s approval, but any form of care does.
