Improving quality of life
Supportive care, or previously referred to as palliative care, is specialized medical care that focuses on reducing the symptoms; pain and stress caused by serious illness — whatever the diagnosis. It is appropriate at any age or stage of illness and can be provided alongside curative treatment.
The goal of supportive care is to improve quality of life for both patient and family. Care is provided by a team of Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers and other specialists who work with the patient’s Physicians to develop a plan of care. Supportive care is an extra layer of support whereby the team can offer information and guidance for complex medical decisions.
For more information, please contact us at support@chesapeakesupportivecare.org or call 443-837-3376 for more details.
- If you would like to ask your physician for a referral, click here to download the Chesapeake Supportive Care referral form.
- If you are a new patient seeking supportive (palliative) care services with a Chesapeake Supportive Care provider, please click here.
- Pay a Chesapeake Supportive Care bill through Healow Pay
For more about the 5 things you should know about supportive care, visit our Community Education Library.
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In May 2020, Chesapeake Supportive Care received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Community-Based Palliative Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.