I had the privilege to be the Emcee for The Los Alamos Council on Cancer Spring Seminar last evening. We welcomed in Dr. Douglas Egil the Medical Director at Christus Saint Vincent Palliative Care Program in Santa Fe! What an amazing presentation. Dr. Egli shared what every Northern New Mexican needs to know doubt Palliative Care in their community.
Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.
Palliative care is provided by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses, social workers and other specialists who work together with a patient’s doctors to provide an extra layer of support. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided along with curative treatment.
Do you have a Palliative Care Clinic in your area?
