Advanced Illness or Palliative Care FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Advanced Illness and Palliative Care

• What’s the difference between hospice and advanced illness or palliative care?

  AuthoraCare Collective provides both palliative (advanced illness) care and hospice care services. Our palliative (advanced illness) care services can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, while our hospice care services are specifically focused on end-of-life care.

• Does my insurance pay for palliative (advanced illness) care?

  Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurances cover palliative (advanced illness) care. Physical therapy or home health services can be received simultaneously with palliative (advanced illness) care. Our program coordinator is available to answer any questions regarding cost concerns.

• What is the timing for palliative (advanced illness) care?

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  When to consider advanced illness or hospice care
• When is palliative (advanced illness) care appropriate?

  Palliative (advanced illness) care is appropriate for anyone with a serious illness, regardless of the prognosis. It can be provided at any stage of the illness, from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

• Who provides palliative (advanced illness) care?

  AuthoraCare Collective’s palliative (advanced illness) care team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers. The team works together to provide holistic care that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.

• What are the goals of palliative (advanced illness) care?

  The goals of palliative (advanced illness) care are to relieve pain and other symptoms, improve the patient’s quality of life, and provide support for the patient and their family. Our care is focused on the patient’s goals and values and is tailored to meet their individual needs.

• What are the benefits of palliative (advanced illness) care?

  AuthoraCare Collective’s palliative (advanced illness) care program can improve the patient’s quality of life, reduce symptoms, and provide emotional and spiritual support for the patient and their family. It can also improve communication between the patient, their family, and their healthcare team.

• How can I access palliative (advanced illness) care services?

  Patients and their families can access palliative care services by contacting our team directly or asking their healthcare provider for a referral. We also provide education and resources for patients and families seeking palliative (advanced illness) care services.

• Is there a difference in advanced illness care and palliative care?

  These terms are used interchangeably to describe a caregiving approach aimed at optimizing quality of life and mitigating suffering among people living with serious, complex, and often terminal illnesses.