Palliative Medicine
AMOREM's palliative medicine is a consultative service that provides an extra layer of support for anyone living with a serious illness. Palliative medicine is a medical specialty that:
- optimizes quality of life,
- prevents frequent hospitalizations, and
- empowers patients and families in managing complex illnesses
Admission Guidelines
- Serious illness, regardless of prognosis
- Seeking curative, palliative, or aggressive treatment
- Personal physician willing to collaborate with our AMOREM team
- Resident in our service area
Care Settings
- Hospitals, long-term care facility, or private residence
Our Team of Experts
- Physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant
- Registered nurse
- Medical social worker, as needed
- Chaplain, as needed
Customized Care Plan
Our team of experts designs a customized care plan to meet the specific needs of people living with a serious illness for expert care management.
Does living with a serious illness affect your daily life? We can help.
How Cost is Covered
Cost for palliative medicine is covered by:
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Veteran Benefits
- Private Insurance
- Private Pay
Services provided regardless of ability to pay