Directory of top Internal Medicine Physicians (Hospice and Palliative Medicine) in Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
Taxonomy Code 207RH0002X
The directory of Internal Medicine Physicians (Hospice and Palliative Medicine) in Orangeburg, South Carolina was last updated 6/30/2024
Marcy Eden Houston1001 PARIS AVE, PORT ROYAL, SC Telephone Number: (843)-325-2223 Professional Counselor |
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Date NPI Record created: 3/28/2017 |
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Patricia A Dean618 16TH STREET EXT, PORT ROYAL, SC Telephone Number: (843)-263-2614 Professional Counselor |
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Date NPI Record created: 2/11/2009 |
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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]
