- We are committed to bringing
about cultural change in the
care of those with chronic and
life-threatening illness.
- We are committed to
excellence in pain and symptom
management.
- We are committed to a
comprehensive, multidisciplinary
approach to understanding how
to bring relief of suffering
-- body, mind and spirit.
- We are committed to helping
patients live fully in
community.
Excellent palliative care does
not happen by accident. It
requires the expertise of
doctors, nurses, chaplains, social
workers, administrators and other
health
care professionals who understand chronic
and life-limiting illness and living
while dying processes, and who are
equipped to support the patient's
accompanying fears and discomforts.
It is also strengthened by
the instrumental participation of
family and friends who oftentimes
find themselves in the role of
caregiver, supporter and advocate.
Finally and most
importantly, excellent palliative
care is always patient- and
family-focused. It includes
supporting the bereaved.
Supportive Care Coalition members
work collaboratively to improve
end-of-life care through education,
program development,
networking, demonstration projects
and advocacy. One of our important
services is connecting health
professionals to resources to help
them improve their skills. Use
this site to:
Health care organizations that
share our commitment to excellence
in palliative care are invited to
learn more about Coalition
membership.
