Directory of top Obstetricians & Gynecologists (Hospice and Palliative Medicine) in Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
Taxonomy Code 207VH0002X
The directory of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (Hospice and Palliative Medicine) in Winston Salem, North Carolina was last updated 6/30/2024
Wake Forest Baptist Health Center1 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC Telephone Number: (336)-716-2011 Psychiatric Hospital Unit |
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Date NPI Record created: 4/23/2014 |
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North Carolina Baptist HospitalMEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC Telephone Number: (336)-716-3086 Psychiatric Hospital Unit |
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Date NPI Record created: 3/10/2006 |
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Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Inc.3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY, WINSTON-SALEM, NC Telephone Number: (336)-718-5000 Psychiatric Hospital Unit |
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Date NPI Record created: 5/16/2006 |
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Obstetricians & Gynecologists (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
Taxonomy Code 207VH0002X
Classification: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Description
An obstetrician/gynecologist 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]
