Palliative & Hospice Care

Entering palliative or hospice care is stressful and confusing for most patients and their families. With expert physicians and staff, the team at Mobile Doctor Medical Clinic in Oceanside, California, provides compassionate, supportive palliative and hospice care to patients who can benefit from these services. Call or schedule an appointment online today to learn more.

What are palliative and hospice care?

Palliative and hospice care are specialties that offer support, comfort, and guidance for patients with life-limiting or terminal illnesses. While they share similarities, palliative and hospice care have different goals:

Palliative care

Palliative care manages uncomfortable symptoms and side effects at any point during a life-limiting illness. The team at Mobile Doctor Medical Clinic provides comprehensive palliative care from the moment a patient receives a diagnosis through end-of-life care.

Hospice care

Hospice care focuses on providing comfort for patients at the end of life. While patients in palliative care may still undergo curative treatments, hospice prioritizes pain relief, symptom management, and emotional support.

Mobile Doctor Medical Clinic offers comprehensive palliative and hospice care, including mobile services and house calls.

What services do palliative and hospice care include?

Palliative and hospice care are individualized services that the team tailors to each patient’s specific needs. These services may include:

Legal capacity evaluations

Legal capacity evaluations are comprehensive assessments that help determine patients’ ability to make informed decisions regarding their physical and mental health care. 

Comfort care

Entering palliative and hospice care is an emotional experience for most patients. The Mobile Doctor Medical Clinic team can help patients navigate these changes and help set their expectations. With extensive experience caring for patients, the team offers unparalleled comfort and support.

Symptom management

As terminal illnesses progress, patients often experience physical, mental, and cognitive changes they may not expect. The team can help relieve these symptoms to ensure a more comfortable experience.

Family support

The team understands that families of patients in palliative and hospice care are also experiencing unexpected hardships. They can help families prepare for these changes and support their needs during this difficult time.

Who needs palliative and hospice care?

Palliative and hospice care can help individuals with life-limiting illnesses, such as cancer or heart failure, get the care they need in a comfortable environment. Most patients in these settings have terminal diagnoses with a life expectancy of six months or less. 

The team can coordinate care for you or your loved ones to eliminate unnecessary stress during this difficult time.

Call Mobile Doctor Medical Clinic today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about palliative and hospice care.