
Palliative Care is specialized care that focuses on improving quality of life and providing comfort to people of all ages with serious, chronic and life-threatening illnesses.
At Butler Health System, we take a team approach to care for the whole person - physically, emotionally and spiritually. This care is provided by a core team of specially-trained doctors, physician assistants, nurses and social workers who create a program based on the patient's individual goals.
For your convenience telehealth visits are available from the comfort of
your home or at one of our facilities in your community.
Telehealth visits uses audio and video capabilities so that you and your
care team can discuss symptoms and treatment plans. Call
724-968-5330 to schedule a telehealth appointment. For more information about telehealth
and to sign up for our patient portal to access your telehealth visit,
click here.
Question | Palliative Care | Hospice |
---|---|---|
Who can be treated? | Anyone with a serious illness at any stage of their disease | Anyone with a serious illness whom doctors think has only a short time to live, often less than 6 months |
Will my symptoms be relieved? | Yes, as much as possible | Yes, as much as possible |
Can I continue to receive treatments to cure my illness? | Yes, if you wish | No, only symptom relief will be provided |
Will Medicare pay? | It depends on your benefits and treatment plan | Yes, it pays all hospice charges |
Does private insurance pay? | It depends on the plan | It depends on the plan |
How long will I be cared for? |
This depends on what care you need and your insurance plan |
As long as you meet the hospice's criteria of an illness with a life expectancy
of months, not years
not years |
Where will I receive this care? |
• Home
|
• Home
• Assisted living facility • Nursing home • Hospice facility• Hospital |
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