Physician Resources for Palliative Care and Hospice Care in Cincinnati
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS)
Palliative care can be provided at any point along the ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease continuum, from diagnosis to the end of life. A patient may be able to receive hospice care if the illness has progressed rapidly in the past 12 months. Learn more about the differences between palliative care and hospice care for ALS.
Cancer
Palliative care can be provided at any point along the cancer care continuum, from diagnosis to the end of life. A patient may be able to receive hospice care if the cancer advances and life expectancy is six months or less. Learn more about the differences between palliative care and hospice care for cancer.
Cardiac Diseases
Palliative care for cardiac diseases can be provided at any point, from diagnosis to the end of life. A patient may be able to receive hospice care if they exhibit a variety of heart conditions. Learn more about the differences between palliative care and hospice care for cardiac diseases.
Dementia
Palliative care for dementia can be provided at any point, from diagnosis to the end of life. A patient may be able to receive hospice care if a variety of conditions are present. Learn more about the differences between palliative care and hospice care for dementia.
Liver Disease
Palliative care for liver disease can be provided at any point, from diagnosis to the end of life. A patient may be able to receive hospice care in several circumstances, such as if they are not a candidate for a liver transplant or if they are an alcoholic. Learn more about the differences between palliative care and hospice care for liver disease.
Malnutrition
Palliative care for malnutrition can be provided at any point, from diagnosis to the end of life. A patient may be able to receive hospice care if conditions worsen or new complications arise. Learn more about the differences between palliative care and hospice care for malnutrition.
Pulmonary Disease
Palliative care for pulmonary disease can be provided at any point, from diagnosis to the end of life. A patient may be able to receive hospice care if response to treatment is minimal or symptoms worsen. Learn more about the differences between palliative care and hospice care for pulmonary disease.
Renal Disease
Palliative care for renal disease can be provided at any point, from diagnosis to the end of life. A patient may be able to receive hospice care if they refuse dialysis or a kidney transplant, are over 75 or suffer from a variety of conditions. Learn more about the differences between palliative care and hospice care for renal disease.
Stroke and Coma
Palliative care for a stroke or coma can be provided at any point, from diagnosis to the end of life. A patient may be able to receive hospice care if they are older than 70 and additional symptoms exist. Learn more about the differences between palliative care and hospice care for stroke and coma.
