Palliative

It is distinguished as pioneers in working on the coordination of palliative services throughout all of Puerto Rico.

They are the appropriate care for the patient with a chronic, degenerative and irreversible disease where the control of pain and other symptoms requires, in addition to medical support, directed care in the physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects.

• Pain relief
• Treatment for nausea and vomiting
• Treatment to manage diarrhea
• Treatment for managing constipation
• Difficulty getting to sleep
• Loss of appetite
• Shortness of breath

• Reduction of symptoms
• Managing emotions
• Social situations
• Spiritual aspects

As an essential part of palliative services we are part of an interdisciplinary group. Which focuses on the following aspects.

• Doctors
• Nurses
• Social workers
• Chaplains

Patients and families face stress during a chronic and / or catastrophic illness, which can lead to fear, anxiety, hopelessness, or depression.

So we include treatment for:

• Depression and anxiety management
• Advice
• Support groups
• Family meetings
• Referrals to mental health professionals

• Initial evaluation
• Management of Signs and Symptoms
• Education on Advance Directives
• On Call program
• Telephone Assistance
• Case Management

In addition to the health condition, other symptoms that deteriorate the patient may occur such as:

• Fear
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Sadness
• Anguish