Our services improve poorly managed pain or symptoms. We help to improve communication patterns between patient and providers as well as reduction of discontinuous or fragmented care approach. Our services focus on the reduction in psychosocial or spiritual suffering that is amplified if left untreated in the dying process.
Some examples of our palliative medicine include:
Our philosophy of care includes the following:
Palliative care has grown as an international movement that promotes quality of care at the end of life. Palliative care can be integrated into the care of all chronic progressive illnesses and some acute illnesses in which prognosis is poor. Palliative medicine has been formally recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
Many programs do not have the luxury of an in-patient palliative care service. The planning of our center began in 2008, building started in July of 2011 and completion occurred in May of 2012. The facility is located in the center and heart of El Paso, Texas where it houses our in-patient facility with a concealed garden as well as a private, comfortable dining area. The meals are developed and supervised for each of our patients by a dietitian. Our center has its own auditorium which is used for private family bereavement sessions conducted at any time by our spiritual counselor and/or social workers.
The Texas Palliative Center adheres to high standards of professional ethics. We provide equal opportunity in employment regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability or any other condition or status protected by law. The Texas Palliative Center is a drug free company and therefore all employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All possible employees must be clear of any criminal charges.