Palliative Care
Palliative care focuses on improving comfort and quality of life for people living with serious or life-limiting illnesses. It helps manage pain, symptoms, emotional needs, and supports both patients and families.
About Palliative Care
At Apex Hospital, our palliative care team provides compassionate, personalised support focused on comfort, dignity, and better quality of life. Care is tailored to each patient’s physical, emotional, and supportive needs.
We work closely with patients, families, and other specialists to manage symptoms effectively and provide continuous support throughout the care journey.
Signs Palliative Care May Help
Specialised supportive care to manage discomfort and improve daily living.
Persistent Pain
Pain that continues despite regular treatment.
Breathing Difficulty
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
Severe Fatigue
Extreme tiredness affecting daily activities.
Loss of Appetite
Reduced desire to eat or ongoing weight loss.
Nausea or Vomiting
Frequent symptoms affecting comfort and nutrition.
Sleep Problems
Difficulty sleeping due to pain or other symptoms.
Emotional Distress
Persistent anxiety, fear, sadness, or emotional discomfort.
Difficulty With Daily Activities
Increasing dependence on others for routine tasks.
CONDITIONS
Problems We Treat at Apex
Palliative Care Services at Apex Hospital
Pain Management
Comprehensive pharmacological and non-pharmacological relief for severe, persistent, or chronic pain.
Symptom Management
Targeted alleviation of nausea, shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of appetite, and other distressing symptoms.
Emotional Support
Compassionate psychological guidance and counselling for patients facing complex health journeys.
Nutritional Support
Dietary assessments and gentle nutritional planning tailored to the patient’s comfort and tolerance.
Caregiver Support
Guidance, respite support, and emotional resources to empower and comfort family caregivers.
End-of-Life Care
Dignified, peaceful, and compassionate round-the-clock comfort care honoring patient and family wishes.
Tests & Evaluations We Do
Comprehensive assessment of pain and functional wellbeing.
Blood Tests
Assess overall health and identify underlying concerns.
Imaging Tests
Help evaluate disease progression and related complications.
Pain Assessment
Helps understand the severity and impact of pain.
Nutritional Assessment
Evaluates nutritional status and changing dietary needs.
Functional Assessment
Assesses mobility, independence, and ability to perform daily activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Palliative & Supportive Care.
What is palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms, improving comfort, and supporting quality of life during serious illness for both patient and family.
Who can benefit from palliative care?
People living with serious, chronic, advanced, or life-limiting illnesses can benefit from palliative care at any stage of illness.
Does palliative care mean stopping treatment?
No. Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatments aimed at managing or controlling the underlying illness.
Does palliative care only provide pain relief?
No. It also addresses physical symptoms, emotional wellbeing, nutritional needs, caregiver concerns, and overall comfort.
Can family members receive support?
Yes. Palliative care provides guidance, counselling, and emotional support to family members and caregivers.
Is this treatment covered under health insurance / cashless hospitalization?
Yes. Apex Multispeciality Hospital is empanelled with all major health insurance providers, TPAs, and government schemes including CISF, BSF, CGHS, ECHS, ABY, BESCOM, BBMP & AB-RK. Our 24/7 Insurance & TPA desk assists you with instant cashless pre-authorization.
What documents are required to claim cashless health insurance?
To avail cashless hospitalization, please bring your valid Health Insurance TPA Card or Policy copy, Government Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID), and doctor's admission recommendation note at our 24/7 Insurance & TPA desk.
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