Palliative Medicine

If you have a serious illness, it can feel as if you're on a "medical train."

One test or treatment quickly leads to the next, and soon you can feel as though the train is speeding down the tracks. You're not sure how you got there or what comes next.

An EvergreenHealth Palliative Medicine consultation is like a stop at a train station. It's a chance to get off the medical train, get comfortable, and plan the rest of the journey.

EvergreenHealth Palliative Medicine: (425) 899-3224

Palliative Medicine Consultation

You and your palliative medicine provider will begin by discussing your symptoms—whether it's pain, fatigue, shortness of breath or anything else—and then you'll work together to make sure those symptoms are being managed as well as possible.

Then you'll look at the "map" of your medical care together, you'll clarify what "track" of medical treatment you're on, and you'll begin to plan for what lies ahead.

Sometimes, after looking at the map, you might decide to stay on that track or change course, based what's most important to you.

Your palliative medicine provider will then work to ensure that everyone involved in your care is reading the same map.

Where can I receive palliative medicine services?

Palliative medicine services are offered in two locations:

• In our office
• While you're a patient at EvergreenHealth Medical Center

Who pays for palliative medicine?

Medicare, Medicaid and many private insurance plans provide a specific benefit.

The Palliative Medicine team will help with any questions you may have.