Pulmonology Palliative Care

In-Clinic Palliative Care

Bassett’s division of Pulmonology offers in-clinic palliative care. Palliative care focuses on anticipating, preventing, treating, and managing symptoms for people living with a serious, life-threatening illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both patients and families.

 

Introducing Sondra Halpin, NP

Sondra is a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner who sees patients in our pulmonology clinic for issues such as complex symptom management and defining goals of care.

Goals of Pulmonology Palliative Care

Palliative care in the pulmonology clinic is highly personalized and specialized medical care available to patients of all ages, in any stage of life-shortening or life-threatening illness. This type of care can assist with:

Specially-trained palliative care practitioners work together with your care team to provide an extra layer of support based on your needs – at any stage of illness. You can request an appointment with our palliative care specialist, or your pulmonologist may suggest one.

How Palliative Care Can Help

Visit our palliative care page to learn more about this service & what palliative care practitioners can assist with, including:

• Spiritual anxieties
• Transitions of care
• Advance care planning
• Physical & mental pain management
• Learning to live fully while accepting the illness
• Aligning healthcare plans with each patient’s goals & values

Learn More About Our Pulmonology Palliative Care Services

If you think you or a loved one can benefit from our pulmonology palliative care services, please call (607) 547-3283 for more information.