Creating an individualized treatment plan to comfortably manage pain and physical symptoms of each patient, the Presbyterian Hospice & Palliative Care team is made up of physicians, nurses, medical social workers, chaplains, grief counselors and volunteers – all working together to help each patient live life as comfortably and to the fullest each day. The hospice care team meets weekly to discuss each patient's case and ensures that his or her needs are being met.
Our team of hospice professionals may include:
Physician
Leading our team, Kraig Russell, MD works with your personal physician and the hospice team on medical issues and suggests treatment
Registered Nurse
Monitors the symptoms of the patient's disease and discusses possible treatment options
Medical Social Worker
Provides family counseling and assists with long-term planning and resources to meet the patient's needs
Hospice Aide
Assists patients with personal care, home exercises and activities of daily living
Physical Therapist
Assists and instructs family/caregivers on special safety needs
Occupational Therapist
Assesses the patient's home and suggests modifications to make daily activities easier
Speech Therapist
Assesses speech, swallowing and non-oral communication and language difficulties
Chaplain
Provides spiritual comfort for patients and their families and supports the patient's individual faith organizations
Volunteers
Provide companionship and respite care for patients and their families, assist with transportation needs and errands and offer bereavement care to the family
Contact Us!
For more information about Presbyterian Hospice & Palliative Care services, grief programs, donations, volunteering and more - call us at 704-384-6478.
