Palliative Care

At High Rock Internal Medicine, we understand that facing a serious or life-limiting illness can feel overwhelming—for both patients and their loved ones. Our palliative care services are designed to provide comfort, dignity, and support at every stage of illness, helping you focus on what matters most: quality of life.

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Compassionate Support for Patients and Families

What Is Palliative Care?

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with serious or chronic illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, lung conditions, kidney disease, or neurological disorders. It is NOT limited to end-of-life care—palliative care can be provided alongside active treatment to manage symptoms, relieve stress, and improve overall well-being.

Our Approach

Our internal medicine team works closely with patients, families, and other specialists to create a personalized care plan that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
We focus on:

  • Symptom Management: Relief from pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, and other symptoms.
  • Emotional & Family Support: Guidance to help patients and loved ones cope with stress, anxiety, and difficult decisions.
  • Coordinated Care: Collaboration with your existing doctors and healthcare providers to ensure seamless, compassionate care.
  • Advance Care Planning: Helping patients express their wishes and make informed decisions about treatment options.

Who Can Benefit from Palliative Care?

Palliative care may be right for you or a loved one if you are:

  • Living with a serious illness such as cancer, COPD, kidney disease, heart failure, or dementia.
  • Experiencing difficult symptoms that affect daily life.
  • Needing extra support to understand treatment options and make healthcare decisions.
  • Wanting to improve the quality of life at any stage of illness.