Directory of top Internal Medicine Physicians (Hospice and Palliative Medicine) in Clackamas, Oregon, USA
Taxonomy Code 207RH0002X
The directory of Internal Medicine Physicians (Hospice and Palliative Medicine) in Clackamas, Oregon was last updated 6/30/2024
Kathryn Suzanne Puckett2036 US HIGHWAY 45 BYP S, TRENTON, TN Telephone Number: (731)-855-4500 Occupational Therapist |
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Date NPI Record created: 4/18/2013 |
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Allison Shackelford2036 US HIGHWAY 45 BYP S, TRENTON, TN Telephone Number: (731)-855-4500 Occupational Therapist |
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Date NPI Record created: 9/3/2015 |
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Internal Medicine Physicians (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
Taxonomy Code 207RH0002X
Classification: Internal Medicine
Description
An internal 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]
