Palliative Outpatient Services
How We Can Help You
Outpatient palliative care is an extra layer of support—focused on symptom relief, clarity, and coordination while you continue care with your current specialists.
Symptom Relief
Breathlessness, cough, pain, fatigue, nausea, sleep issues, appetite changes.
Decision Support
Clarify goals, understand options, and make a plan aligned with what matters most.
Care Coordination
Coordinate across specialists and primary care—reduce fragmentation and repeat visits.
Common Reasons to Refer
Referrals are appropriate at any stage of serious illness—especially when symptoms, decisions, or coordination are complex.
When palliative outpatient care can help
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Frequent ER visits or hospitalizations Support to stabilize symptoms and reduce crisis-driven care.
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Hard-to-control symptoms Breathlessness, pain, fatigue, nausea, sleep issues, mood symptoms.
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Complex treatment decisions Clarify goals and tradeoffs; support shared decision-making.
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Medication side effects / polypharmacy Streamline regimens and reduce side effect burden.
Emergency symptoms: If there is severe breathing trouble, chest pain, blue lips/face,
confusion, or fainting—call 911 or go to the ER.
What to Expect
A straightforward process designed to reduce symptom burden and align your care plan with your priorities.
Before the Visit
- Bring your medication list (or bottles) and recent hospital/discharge paperwork.
- Write down your top 3 concerns and what a “good day” looks like for you.
- Invite a family member or support person if you’d like.
First Visit
- Review symptoms, triggers, and current treatments.
- Discuss goals and treatment options; make a plan together.
- Update a symptom strategy and follow-up plan.
Ongoing Support
- Follow-ups in clinic or telehealth based on your needs.
- Medication adjustments and coordination with your specialists.