Palliative care is specialized medical care that can improve the quality of life for a patient who is being treated for a serious illness.
At Banner Health, our palliative care program provides compassionate, comprehensive and interdisciplinary care that reduces suffering and optimizes quality of life by addressing physical, emotional and spiritual needs for patients and families experiencing serious illness.
If you or a loved one would like to speak to a representative about palliative care, please complete the patient referral form.
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The Palliative Care Program at Banner Desert Medical Center provides specialized medical care for patients with serious and life-limiting illnesses. Our dedicated, multidisciplinary team will work with your primary medical team to provide treatments aimed at improving quality of life.
Our palliative care team is specially trained in symptom management, as well as the ability to help patients and families establish goals and stay fully informed about their treatment options.
Our team includes: