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Does anyone have experience with Palliative Care?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jul 29 9:27am | Replies (154)
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@trishanna Gee whiz, I just don’t understand why the medical field gets so complicated! You would think/hope the doctors would be able to refer you to a doctor you need. The doctor you want is called a geriatrician or geriatric specialist. You might try 1. the hospitals web site under looking for a doctor, 2. the local medical society, 3. local nursing homes or independent living (they must have a doctor on staff).
Will you let me know what you’re able to find out?

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trishanna | @trishanna | Dec 22, 2020

@becsbuddy Have tried my large clinic and googled USA, etc. - none - but will add your ideas. Insofar as nursing homes are concerned, think they have doctors on call, but many residents maintain their relationship with their own pcp. Think there is a shortage of geriatric specialties - more so in our Midwestern area.

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