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PALLIATIVE CARE CONSULTING BY HOSPICE OF DUBUQUE | HOSPICE OF DUBUQUE

1670 John F Kennedy Road, Dubuque, IA 52002

For patients living with serious or chronic illness, who need assistance in managing troubling symptoms and achieving quality of life
Varies by service, call for details
Mon 8 am - 4 pm Tue 8 am - 4 pm Wed 8 am - 4 pm Thu 8 am - 4 pm Fri 8 am - 4 pm
https://www.hospiceofdubuque.org
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Dubuque County, Iowa

Description

Palliative care is specialized medical care for persons with serious illness that focuses on comfort and improves the quality of life through the management of troubling symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, or nausea. Also, provides education regarding disease progressions and assists in identifying goals of care and monitors for condition changes to avoid repeat hospitalizations and emergency room visits.

Palliative care is provided at any stage of illness and can be provided simultaneously with curative treatment or skilled care.

What's Here

Palliative Care

Providing organization

HOSPICE OF DUBUQUE

Provides hospice services, as well as a palliative care program, bereavement services, and education on topics related to end-of-life issues.