Palliative
Care
Educational Programs
Community Education
The Rochester community has actively promoted an awareness of
palliative care at the community level, encouraging collaboration
among the University of Rochester Medical Center, all hospitals,
all insurers, nursing home facilities, and many community agencies.
Under the leadership of the Rochester Health Commission, an Advisory
Group of consumers, health care providers, and caregivers formed
the End-of-Life /
Palliative Care Initiative. It addresses:
- Pain Management
Similar pain treatment protocols and pain management strategies
are offered throughout the community, with outreach to physicians,
nurses, patients, and families.
- Advance Directives
There is a common guidebook and forms
that meet all New York State requests for selection of a Health
Care Proxy,
or completion of a Living Will.
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