LibGuides: Supportive Care: Patient & Family Resources

Palliative Care Resources

GET PALLIATIVE CARE
This site provides you with information on what palliative care is, how to get it, and answers to some of your questions.

"Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. It focuses on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness—whatever the diagnosis. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family."

Care Planning

Help us respect your wishes about your medical treatment by informing us what your wishes are. Advanced Care Planning facilitators are available to help you discuss options for your future care and involve the ones you care about most. Please schedule an appointment today by contacting the Case Management Office at 437-3101 (x73101).

We can assist with education and completion of the following documents:
* Health Care Proxy
* DNR/DNI
* Living Wills

Appointing your health proxy in New York State

New York Living Will

Patients' rights in New York State