Directory of top Family Medicine Physicians (Hospice and Palliative) in Ottawa, Illinois, USA
Taxonomy Code 207QH0002X
The directory of Family Medicine Physicians (Hospice and Palliative) in Ottawa, Illinois was last updated 6/30/2024
Jeanne M Kapenga4129 OKEMOS RD STE 6, OKEMOS, MI Telephone Number: (616)-822-5509 Osteopath (Psychiatry-Addiction Medicine) |
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Date NPI Record created: 5/27/2006 |
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Family Medicine Physicians (Hospice and Palliative)
Taxonomy Code 207QH0002X
Classification: Family Medicine
Description
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
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Source: American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, www.aahpm.org [1/1/2007: new]
