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 The Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Team at St. Vincent's Hospital Manhattan is a group of caring professionals devoted to achieving the best possible quality of life for patients and families throughout the course of a life-threatening illness. Our experienced team includes two physicians, a clinical nurse specialist, a nurse practitioner, a pastoral counselor, and a music therapist. Together we make a comprehensive assessment and plan for managing the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. Relief of suffering and control of symptoms are our most important goals. The Palliative Care Team assures that comfort will be a priority, values and decisions will be respected, spiritual and psychosocial needs will be addressed, and practical support will be available.
The Palliative Care Team at St. Vincent's works closely with your primary doctor and provides specialized care to help with:
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Control of physical symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, sleeplessness
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Expert pain management
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Coping with emotional reactions such as sadness, grief, and anger
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Advance directives or health care proxy issues
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Reaching a better understanding of your condition and your choices for medical care
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Making a plan for what to do after your hospital stay
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Family communication
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