Start looking for a facility or provider for your loved ones once you realise that you can no longer provide the health care and support to them. Take your family member to a place where the care and attention he will receive is at the level that you want for him.
The following ideas and recommendations will assist you in deciding upon the proper palliative care provider for your family member.
Talking to your doctor is the first step. Approach you doctor first, before you head out in search of a care provider or hospice for your family member. He may be the person who is the most aware of your loved one's medical status and health care needs. With this information, he'll be able to suggest facilities appropriate for your loved one. You will still need to get a bit of information from him so that you can make an educated decision about which care provider to select if he cannot do this. What exact treatment options are available for your loved one who is experiencing medical issues is one of the some things that you need to know before you decide. Also:
- The medical issues being experienced
- What and where certain treatment options are available
- A list of facilities for care in your area
The facilities that your doctor thinks will be able to offer the best quality of life
The timeline a doctor gives demands that you have to make your decision. Find the facilities that interest you. You will be more prepared to check out care facilities near you after getting information from your doctor. You can check online at getpalliativecare.org.
Palliative care can also be given in your home. Your physician will be able to evaluate and suggest a home health care, or provide a list of agencies which can give the best health care program for your loved one.
Interview and make a decision. Make a list of care providers and schedule appointments to go and visit each facility. You can find out information about the level of care provided, standards, how staff members are trained and other important details on a hospital by talking to its director. Don't forget to inquire what details and decisions will be required from you. Also, find this out- are they willing to consult with your physician to help decide the right palliative care provider for your loved one?
You will also want to know whether the palliative care location extends services beyond the stay of your family member. Will they arrive at the home regularly even once he is discharged? You may also find it helpful to inquire about resources existing for families of care patients. Your loved one is not the only one that is suffering. You will be best able to choose your family member's care provider if you visit with several different providers and evaluate which might be best for your situation.
Tiffany Provost writes about howtodothings.com/family-relationships/family-life/living-elderly hospice and palliative care and other family and relationship tips [howtodothings.com/family-and-relationships] for HowToDoThings.com.
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