Providing palliative care and patient support services throughout Washington State.
We provide expert palliative care and patient support services for patients and families in need throughout Washington State.
The Palliative Care Continuum, PLLC hopes to improve access to palliative Medicine for the rural residents of Washington State and those unable to travel.
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.
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.
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.
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Call for an appointment to discuss our palliative care and patient support services in Washington State at 206-714-3944.
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.
What is telehealth prompt care?
When you can't see your primary care provider for urgent medical care for minor illnesses and injuries, The Palliative Care Continuum, PLLC, offers telehealth prompt care visits. These visits are completed via a HIPAA-compliant audio-video platform and provide consultation, diagnosis, and treatment, including prescriptions, as appropriate, all from the comfort of your home for adults aged 18 and older.
Please note:
You must physically be in the state of Washington during the telehealth visit. If you're not in Washington state, please visit an urgent care or another healthcare facility near you.
Telehealth prompt care providers can treat a variety of minor illnesses and injuries through a synchronous audio-video platform, including:
At the beginning of your telehealth visit, the provider will determine whether your health concern is appropriate for telehealth care. If your situation is quickly determined inappropriate for telehealth care, you will not be charged for the visit. However, a virtual visit that does not result in a diagnosis or prescription is not considered a cause for a refund.
A virtual urgent care visit cannot be used for the following services:
What to expect during your prompt care visit
Once your telehealth visit starts, your provider will ask you a series of questions to help understand the nature of your health concern and the best treatment options for you. Telehealth visits usually last approximately 20 minutes.
After your visit, a post-visit summary will be available in your patient portal.
Billing and Insurance
We are a cash-based telehealth prompt care. A detailed receipt called a superbill will be provided so that you may file a claim with your insurance company for reimbursement. Reimbursement is not guaranteed. Telehealth prompt care is eligible for FSA and HSA.
