{"id":13,"date":"2019-01-14T16:19:19","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T21:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2023-12-21T10:08:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T15:08:53","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 faq-main nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ffffff;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:2%;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#326e35; }.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-1 .fusion-panel:hover{ border-color: #326e35; }.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 20px;width: 20px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 38px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-family:\"Frank Ruhl Libre\";font-style:normal;font-weight:500;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a:not(:hover){}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .toggle-content{font-family:\"Karla\";font-style:normal;font-weight:400;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #01303f !important;border-color: #01303f !important;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: #437bbf;}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #437bbf;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #437bbf!important;border-color: #437bbf!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\" style=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group  fusion-toggle-icon-right\" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-930 main \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is palliative care right for me?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/author\/amy-gress\/\" title=\"Posts by Amy Gress\" rel=\"author\">Amy Gress<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2021-02-23T23:27:14-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-930\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-930\" href=\"#collapse-1-930\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is palliative care right for me?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-930\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-930\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>If you have a serious illness that is causing symptoms and stresses that are hard to manage, then palliative care is right for you. Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on providing relief from the symptoms, stresses, and side effects of an illness or its respective treatments. The intention is to improve the quality of life for you and your family. At PMC, we will work with you and your doctor to manage your illness, evaluate options, and make sure that your treatment plan aligns with your goals. Palliative care is an extra layer of support for you and your family as you navigate the challenges of your illness. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-932 main \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Who can receive palliative care?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/author\/amy-gress\/\" title=\"Posts by Amy Gress\" rel=\"author\">Amy Gress<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2021-02-23T23:27:22-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-932\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-932\" href=\"#collapse-1-932\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who can receive palliative care?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-932\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-932\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>If you have a serious medical condition that is causing difficult symptoms and impacting your quality of life, you are eligible to receive this type of care. Some of these symptoms may be pain, agitation, difficulty breathing, or nausea. Palliative care is available to patients of any age, regardless of life expectancy or prognosis. It can be provided alongside curative treatments. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-933 main \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">When should I start palliative care?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/author\/amy-gress\/\" title=\"Posts by Amy Gress\" rel=\"author\">Amy Gress<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2021-02-23T23:27:29-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-933\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-933\" href=\"#collapse-1-933\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When should I start palliative care?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-933\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-933\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You can start palliative care at any stage of your illness. Whenever you feel comfortable or are starting to think about palliative care, discuss it with your primary care physician and give us a call at <a href=\"tel:301-527-4070\">(301) 527 &#8211; 4070<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-943 main \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is there a time limit for how long I can receive services?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/author\/amy-gress\/\" title=\"Posts by Amy Gress\" rel=\"author\">Amy Gress<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2021-02-23T23:27:33-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-943\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-943\" href=\"#collapse-1-943\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is there a time limit for how long I can receive services?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-943\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-943\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>There is no time limit on how long you can receive palliative care services at PMC. Our team will work with you and your primary care physician to help you determine what the best options of services is for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-934 main \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Who would be providing palliative care?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/author\/amy-gress\/\" title=\"Posts by Amy Gress\" rel=\"author\">Amy Gress<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-02-01T17:01:19-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-934\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-934\" href=\"#collapse-1-934\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who would be providing palliative care?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-934\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-934\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Palliative care services at PMC would be provided by a certified physician or nurse practitioner &#8211; experts in palliative care and pain management. We offer a holistic approach to our care services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-938 main \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Will I be able to continue seeing my primary care physician?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/author\/amy-gress\/\" title=\"Posts by Amy Gress\" rel=\"author\">Amy Gress<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2021-02-23T23:27:44-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-938\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-938\" href=\"#collapse-1-938\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will I be able to continue seeing my primary care physician?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-938\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-938\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes. The palliative care doctors work in collaboration with your primary care physician and specialists involved in your care. You would also be able to continue receiving curative treatment for your illness. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-939 main \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Would I have to stop any curative treatments in order to receive palliative care?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/author\/amy-gress\/\" title=\"Posts by Amy Gress\" rel=\"author\">Amy Gress<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2021-02-23T23:27:51-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-939\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-939\" href=\"#collapse-1-939\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Would I have to stop any curative treatments in order to receive palliative care?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-939\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-939\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No. You can continue any curative treatments while receiving palliative care. The doctors at PMC will work with your physicians to help you manage your treatments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-942 main \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where can I receive palliative care?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/author\/amy-gress\/\" title=\"Posts by Amy Gress\" rel=\"author\">Amy Gress<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2022-04-14T11:33:18-04:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-942\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-942\" href=\"#collapse-1-942\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where can I receive palliative care?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-942\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-942\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Due to COVID-19, we have temporarily closed our offices for visits. However, you can easily schedule a meeting with our doctors and nurse practitioners through an in-home visit, or via telemedicine. You can also check our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Locations page<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-946 main \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How is palliative care paid for?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/author\/amy-gress\/\" title=\"Posts by Amy Gress\" rel=\"author\">Amy Gress<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2021-09-28T17:49:05-04:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-946\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-946\" href=\"#collapse-1-946\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How is palliative care paid for?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-946\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-946\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>PMC accepts: Cigna, Aetna, Johns Hopkins Health Care, Medicare, United Health Care, and CareFirst. For other insurances, it will be the patient\u2019s responsibility to get reimbursed. Payment will be rendered at the appointment time; note that a co-pay may be required.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-menu-anchor\" id=\"pmckidsfaq\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ffffff;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:2%;--awb-padding-bottom:8%;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:35px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"0.8\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.3;\"><h1>PMC Kids<\/h1><\/h3><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-2 .fusion-panel { border-color:#326e35; }.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-2 .fusion-panel:hover{ border-color: #326e35; }.fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 20px;width: 20px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-2.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 38px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-2 .panel-title a{font-family:\"Frank Ruhl Libre\";font-style:normal;font-weight:500;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-2 .panel-title a:not(:hover){}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-2 .toggle-content{font-family:\"Karla\";font-style:normal;font-weight:400;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #01303f !important;border-color: #01303f !important;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .panel-title a.hover { color: #437bbf;}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #437bbf;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-2 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #437bbf!important;border-color: #437bbf!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\" style=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group  fusion-toggle-icon-right\" id=\"accordian-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1340 pmckids \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the age range?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/author\/meghna-taneja\/\" title=\"Posts by Meghna.Taneja\" rel=\"author\">Meghna.Taneja<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2021-02-23T23:29:22-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_2-1340\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-2\" data-target=\"#collapse-2-1340\" href=\"#collapse-2-1340\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the age range?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-2-1340\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_2-1340\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>We see all children, from newborn to adolescence. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1345 pmckids \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are the benefits for having PMC Kids?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/author\/meghna-taneja\/\" title=\"Posts by Meghna.Taneja\" rel=\"author\">Meghna.Taneja<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2021-02-23T23:36:07-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_2-1345\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-2\" data-target=\"#collapse-2-1345\" href=\"#collapse-2-1345\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the benefits for having PMC Kids?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-2-1345\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_2-1345\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You will be able to consult with experts who focus on end-of-life issues. While hospice care typically focuses on a life span of less than six months, Palliative care is helping you navigate illness that may have a longer duration and help you make decision decisions about diagnosis, and treatment options. In addition to a physician and nurse practitioner, you will have access to a Social Worker and Chaplain to provide counseling, goals of care discussion, advanced planning, and spiritual care issues.   <\/p>\n<p>Our team can provide insights about disease progression, and pain management that your regular physician may not have the time or expertise.  <\/p>\n<p>We will assist you with ethical decision making. Sometimes you can feel like a blur with all of the options presented to you.  Our team will walk through your options, things difficult concepts clear and easy to understand, and present the best ethical options.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1347 pmckids \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are the common diseases you see?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/author\/meghna-taneja\/\" title=\"Posts by Meghna.Taneja\" rel=\"author\">Meghna.Taneja<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2021-02-23T23:36:55-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_2-1347\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-2\" data-target=\"#collapse-2-1347\" href=\"#collapse-2-1347\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the common diseases you see?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-2-1347\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_2-1347\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Some of the most common diseases we treat for include: congenital, genetic, neuro degenerative, cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1349 pmckids \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do you manage pain?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/author\/meghna-taneja\/\" title=\"Posts by Meghna.Taneja\" rel=\"author\">Meghna.Taneja<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2021-02-23T23:37:36-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_2-1349\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-2\" data-target=\"#collapse-2-1349\" href=\"#collapse-2-1349\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do you manage pain?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-2-1349\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_2-1349\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Our primary goal is to make sure that the patient is comfortable.  We use a wide range of modalities, including traditional and holistic medicine that includes music, aromatherapy, acupuncture. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1351 pmckids \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I still see my primary physician?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/author\/meghna-taneja\/\" title=\"Posts by Meghna.Taneja\" rel=\"author\">Meghna.Taneja<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2021-02-23T23:38:37-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_2-1351\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-2\" data-target=\"#collapse-2-1351\" href=\"#collapse-2-1351\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I still see my primary physician?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-2-1351\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_2-1351\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Absolutely.  Your primary doctor will send us a referral stating they want you to see us.  The patient&#8217;s primary physician will always be their lead doctor and we will work in tandem to assure you receive the best quality of care. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1353 pmckids \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I receive palliative care and continue to see specialists?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palliativeconsultants.org\/author\/meghna-taneja\/\" title=\"Posts by Meghna.Taneja\" rel=\"author\">Meghna.Taneja<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2021-02-23T23:39:10-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_2-1353\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-2\" data-target=\"#collapse-2-1353\" href=\"#collapse-2-1353\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I receive palliative care and continue to see specialists?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-2-1353\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_2-1353\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes. 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