Palliative Care

Our team of specialists work collaboratively with our patients’ other physicians to provide continuity of care. Our doctors, nurses and social workers provide:

• Symptom Management – managing symptoms like pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, and difficulty sleeping.
• Communication & Support – providing in-depth communication to patients and families, and support regarding goals, concerns, and treatment options.
• Coordination of Care – working with other doctors to provide an extra layer of support and coordinate care among all healthcare providers.
• Improved Quality of Life – enhancing a patient’s ability to go through medical treatments and carry on with daily life.
• Emotional & Spiritual Support – offering emotional, practical, and spiritual support for both the patient and their family.

Palliative care is for anyone facing a serious illness, such as cancer, heart disease, lung disease, and kidney disease. Palliative care is not hospice. While both services focus on improving quality of life, palliative care is available at any stage of a disease, while hospice is for end-stage illness.

Patients do not have to travel for care. Visits are done wherever the patient calls home. Stillwater at Home is located at 1311 S. Western Rd. in Stillwater, OK, and has a 50-mile service radius. This includes the following counties: Payne, Creek, Noble, Kay, Logan, Pawnee, Osage and Lincoln.

Most health insurance plans cover palliative care services. If you are considering palliative care, contact your insurance company to confirm coverage. Patients can elect to pay privately for palliative care services not covered by insurance.

If you think you or a loved one might benefit from palliative care, patients and family members are encouraged to speak with their doctor about palliative care options. To learn more about services provided, call Stillwater at Home at (405) 377-8012 or visit us at 1311 S. Western Rd. in Stillwater, OK.

Once you’ve determined palliative care is right for you, our team will assist you in advance care planning. We collaborate with patients and families to establish and document goals and plans for future care, including advance directives and DNR orders as desired. We are mindful of caregivers and family members affected by the patient’s illness and provide support and guidance to them as well. Our goal is to improve symptom management for those facing life-limiting illnesses, empowering patients and caregivers to make informed decisions and ultimately enhancing their quality of life.