What to Expect from Palliative Care: A Guide for Patients and Families

We offer palliative care, advance care planning, emotional support, and bereavement services to ensure dignity, comfort, and peace for patients and their families.

Okeechobee Primary Care is dedicated to providing comprehensive end-of-life assistance to patients and their families in a compassionate and supportive manner. Our services are aimed at helping individuals facing terminal illnesses and supporting them through their end-of-life journey. One of the primary services we offer is palliative care, which focuses on managing pain, alleviating symptoms, and addressing emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs. Our experienced healthcare professionals work closely with patients to enhance their overall well-being and provide support to their families. Advance care planning is another crucial aspect of our end-of-life assistance. We guide patients and their families through discussions about their preferences for medical treatments and interventions.

We assist in creating living wills, advance directives, and designating healthcare proxies to ensure patients’ wishes are respected and honored. We understand the emotional toll end-of-life circumstances can have on patients and their loved ones. Our team offers empathetic counseling and emotional support, creating a safe space for open dialogue.

We provide guidance, reassurance, and comfort to individuals as they navigate this challenging time. Coordination of care is a key part of our approach. We work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, such as hospice providers, social workers, and clergy, to ensure seamless and compassionate transitions of care. By fostering open communication among all parties involved, we aim to provide the best possible support and outcomes. Comfort measures are a priority for us. We implement pain management strategies, symptom control measures, and relaxation techniques to promote comfort and dignity for our patients. Our goal is to alleviate physical discomfort, reduce anxiety, and enhance quality of life during the end-of-life stage. In addition to supporting patients, we also provide bereavement support services for families who have lost a loved one. We offer resources, counseling, and support groups to help individuals cope with their grief and find comfort during this difficult time. At Okeechobee Primary Care, our mission is to provide compassionate, dignified, and comprehensive end-of-life care. By addressing the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of our patients and their families, we strive to ensure a peaceful and comforting experience during this challenging stage of life.