Palliative Care of the North Shore Greater Boston, a division of Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston, has expanded its outpatient services to respond to growing patient demand. Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on improving quality of life for people with serious illnesses, such as cancer, dementia, cardiac or respiratory disease.
“Palliative care is provided by a team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who work with a patient’s physician to provide patients with relief from the symptoms, pain and stress from a serious illness,” explained Dr. Robert Warren, medical director for Palliative Care of the North Shore Greater Boston.
Palliative care is appropriate at any age and at any time in a serious illness, according to the organization. Consultations typically include discussions of quality-of-life issues, advance care planning and an evaluation of complex pain and symptom management.
Palliative Care of the North Shore Greater Boston now offers outpatient care consultations at these locations:
- Wellesley: 70 Walnut St., Suite 301
- Danvers: Danvers Family Doctors, 140 Commonwealth Ave., Suite 202
- Danvers: Beverly Hospital at Danvers, 480 Maple St., Suite 201
Home visits will still be available for frail patients who are homebound. Palliative-care consultations are covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Anyone can request a palliative care consultation by calling 888-283-1433.