Palliative Care Services in Washington and Arizona
Direct Palliative Care services through a monthly membership
Direct Palliative Care
Experience enhanced care with direct provider access
The Palliative Care Continuum, PLLC, provides palliative care through a direct care subscription model. Joining the Palliative Care Continuum through a monthly subscription enables patients to be seen by an excellent, reputable medical provider, offering improved direct access, extended visits, and a holistic approach to healthcare. We take a personalized, collaborative approach to our patients’ medical care, tailored to their health care needs. The Palliative Care Continuum, PLLC, provides palliative care through a direct care subscription model. By joining The Palliative Care Continuum with a monthly subscription, patients gain access to a highly reputable medical provider, enjoy improved direct access, benefit from more extended visits, and experience a holistic approach to healthcare.
We take a personalized and collaborative approach to our patients’ medical care, tailored to their specific health goals and needs. Our mission is to deliver timely, high-quality care while fostering a lifelong healthcare relationship that offers convenient access and easy communication.
**Registration Fee:**
- $100 for new patients
**Monthly Subscription Fee:**
- $110
About The Palliative Care Continuum
The Palliative Care Continuum, PLLC hopes to improve access to palliative Medicine for the rural residents of Washington State and those unable to travel.
Our Mission
Mission
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of those with serious or life-limiting illnesses and reduce suffering. We strive to collaborate with the patient, the patient’s primary care provider, and other specialty providers to assist patients in pursuing the goals that matter most and support those who care for them.
TheTeam
The experienced Nurse Practitioner is board-certified in family practice, palliative care, and hospice. The Palliative Care Continuum is committed to providing the best possible care to our patients. We work collaboratively to ensure that each patient receives the individualized attention they need.
Our Services
Palliative care teams offer services to manage physical symptoms, provide emotional support, offer spiritual support, coordinate care, facilitate advance care planning, support families, provide education, advocate for their needs, and access resources.
Palliative Care
Palliative Care Initial Visit
Introduction and Establishing Rapport:
The palliative care team introduces themselves and explains the purpose of the visit, aiming to build a trusting relationship with the patient and their family.
Comprehensive Assessment:
This involves evaluating the patient's:
Physical Condition: Reviewing current symptoms, medications, and overall health status.
Psychological Well-being: Assessing for anxiety, depression, and other emotional distress.
Social Support: Understanding the patient's social network and available support systems.
Spiritual Needs: Exploring the patient's beliefs and values related to their illness and end-of-life care.
Symptom Management:
Addressing and developing strategies to manage pain and other distressing symptoms.
Functional Status and Safety Assessment:
Evaluating the patient's ability to perform daily activities and identifying any safety concerns.
Goal Setting and Advance Care Planning:
Discuss the patient's goals for care, values, and preferences, and helping them create advance directives or other legal documents to guide future care decisions.
Care Planning:
Developing a personalized care plan that addresses the patient's identified needs and goals, including potential referrals to other specialists or services.
Planning for Next Steps:
Determining the frequency of future visits based on the patient's needs and individualized care plan. Providing clear instructions on how to handle urgent problems.
Collaboration with Other Healthcare Professionals:
The palliative care team collaborates with the patient's primary care physician, specialists, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
Palliative Care Follow up visits
Ongoing Assessment and Symptom Management:
Evaluating and managing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual symptoms. Assessing the effectiveness and side effects of medications and making necessary adjustments. Ongoing updates to the care plan to reflect changes in symptoms, treatment, and goals.
Ongoing Information Sharing and Communication:
Communicating Updates and Prognosis, conveying information about the illness progression and treatment options. Providing support, answering questions, and addressing concerns for the family and caregivers. Scheduling and conducting family meetings to discuss treatment decisions, care goals, and address family dynamics.
Ongoing Emotional and Psychosocial Support:
Providing a safe space for patients and families to express fears, worries, and emotions. Offering guidance and strategies to manage distress, anxiety, or sadness. Identifying and addressing the needs of the primary caregiver, including providing respite services if necessary.
Ongoing Advance Care Planning and Goals of Care Discussions:
Reviewing documenting advance directives and living wills. Engaging in shared decision-making to align medical treatment with the patient's values and priorities, whether focusing on aggressive treatment or quality of life.
Ongoing Practical Support and Coordination:
Assisting patients and families in understanding and accessing healthcare services. Connecting patients and families with support groups and community resources. Continued collaboration with other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and integrated care.
Ongoing Planning for Next Steps:
Determining the frequency of future visits based on the patient's needs and individualized care plan. Provide clear instructions on how to handle urgent problems.