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Palliative Care

Palliative Care

Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for patients and their families through the management of symptoms, pain and stress brought on by a serious illness.

Palliative Care at Stanford Hospital
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Stanford, CA 94305 Getting Here »
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Children's Bereavement Program

In conjunction with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, anticipatory guidance and bereavement services are offered to children who have a parent with a serious illness. Contact us for additional information.

Palliative Care Video Library

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Nancy Lee, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, on the Importance of Palliative Care
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Nancy Lee, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, on the Importance of Palliative Care

Nancy Lee, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, on the Importance of Palliative Care

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Joshua Fronk, DO, on Why Palliative Care is Important for People Who are Living Longer
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Joshua Fronk, DO, on Why Palliative Care is Important for People Who are Living Longer

Joshua Fronk, DO, on Why Palliative Care is Important for People Who are Living Longer

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Kavitha Ramchandran, MD, on the Role of Palliative Care
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Kavitha Ramchandran, MD, on the Role of Palliative Care

Kavitha Ramchandran, MD, on the Role of Palliative Care

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Torrey Simons, MD, PhD, MHS, Describes the Specialty of Palliative Care
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Torrey Simons, MD, PhD, MHS, Describes the Specialty of Palliative Care

Torrey Simons, MD, PhD, MHS, Describes the Specialty of Palliative Care

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Joshua Fronk, DO, on How Understanding Patients' Life Goals Helps with Making Medical Decisions
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Joshua Fronk, DO, on How Understanding Patients' Life Goals Helps with Making Medical Decisions

Joshua Fronk, DO, on How Understanding Patients' Life Goals Helps with Making Medical Decisions

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Rosalind Faraone, LCSW, How Palliative Care Can Assist w/ Family Meetings & Difficult Communications
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Rosalind Faraone, LCSW, How Palliative Care Can Assist w/ Family Meetings & Difficult Communications

Rosalind Faraone, LCSW, on How Palliative Care Can Assist with Family Meetings and Difficult Communications

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Stephanie Harman, MD, on How Palliative Care at Stanford is Unique
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Stephanie Harman, MD, on How Palliative Care at Stanford is Unique

Stephanie Harman, MD, on How Palliative Care at Stanford is Unique

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Judy Passaglia, ACHPN, RN, CNS, on How to Access Palliative Care at Stanford
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Judy Passaglia, ACHPN, RN, CNS, on How to Access Palliative Care at Stanford

Judy Passaglia, ACHPN, RN, CNS, on How to Access Palliative Care at Stanford

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Sabia Safara, NP, RN, CNS, Discusses the Various Team Member Roles Within the Palliative Care Team
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Sabia Safara, NP, RN, CNS, Discusses the Various Team Member Roles Within the Palliative Care Team

Saba Safari, NP, RN, CNS, Discusses the Various Team Member Roles Within the Palliative Care Team

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE ONLINE ABOUT PALLIATIVE CARE

Caring Connection

Center to Advance Palliative Care

Coalition for Compassionate Care of California

The Conversations Project

Get Palliative Care

Is Palliative Care Right for Me?

POLST California

Stanford’s Aging Adults Services: Resources and Services for Home Care (PDF)

What Matters Now

For Patients

Stanford Health Care is known worldwide for the advanced patient care provided by its doctors and staff. We also provide a wide range of guest services and amenities to our patients and visitors. Learn more about preparing for a hospital stay, billing and financial services, and our other support programs in Patients & Visitors.  

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Phone: +1 650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org

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For Health Care Professionals

PHYSICIAN HELPLINE

Phone: 1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.

You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.

 

HOW TO REFER

Email or fax a cancer referral form with supporting documentation to ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org or 650-320-9443.

  • Send referrals online
  • Place radiology and lab orders
  • View referral status
  • Access medical records

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To make an appointment, please call 650-498-6000 or you may contact your doctor for a referral.

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