Care focused onquality of life
Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family. It can be provided at any stage of illness, alongside curative treatments — and is available to patients across Atlanta and throughout Georgia.
How Palliative Care Helps
Our team works alongside your other doctors to provide an extra layer of support.
Symptom Management
Expert relief from pain, nausea, fatigue, and other symptoms to improve comfort.
Emotional Support
Guidance and counseling for patients and families navigating serious illness.
Available Anytime
Care at any stage of illness, alongside curative treatments.
Care Coordination
Seamless communication between all your healthcare providers.
Common Misconceptions
Let's clear up some common misunderstandings about palliative care.
"It's only for end-of-life"
Palliative care can begin at any stage of serious illness, even at diagnosis. It's about improving quality of life throughout your journey.
"You have to stop treatment"
Palliative care works alongside curative treatments. You can continue chemotherapy, surgery, or other treatments while receiving palliative care.
"It's the same as hospice"
Hospice is a type of palliative care for end-of-life. Palliative care is broader and can be provided at any illness stage.
"It means giving up"
Palliative care is about living as fully as possible. It's a proactive approach to managing symptoms and improving quality of life.
"Only for elderly patients"
People of any age with serious illness can benefit from palliative care, from children to young adults to seniors.
"Insurance won't cover it"
Most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover palliative care services.
Who can benefit frompalliative care?
Palliative care is appropriate for people living with any serious illness at any stage. It can be provided alongside curative treatments.
Palliative Care is NOT Hospice
Many people confuse palliative care with hospice, but they are different:
- Available at any stage of illness, not just end-of-life
- Can be received while still pursuing curative treatments
- Focuses on living as well as possible with your illness