Your Home For Integrative Palliative Care
Why Get a
Palliative Care Consultation?
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A Medical Consultation can be beneficial in helping to answer some of those difficult -to-understand medical concepts, test results, diagnoses and/or treatment options. A Palliative Care Consultation is a vital part of any medical consult. Palliative care focuses on symptom management. We help do the thing that other specialties do not. We focus on YOU (not only your "diagnosis") and helping you to FEEL BETTER; have less pain, sleep better, increase your appetite, decrease nausea, decrease anxiety and stress.
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Why book a
Palliative Care Consultation with
CGS Physician Services?
Because We Offer A Fresh Perspective On Current Treatment Options For Many Ailments.
Our niche practice specializes in integrative palliative care. We offer a solution that gives unparalleled relief for managing symptoms and enhancing quality of life.
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We at CGS Physician Services, LLC would like to be the first to offer an alternate treatment option that may make the difference between being alive and LIVING!
Who are the people that seek palliative care?
Anyone with a medical diagnosis, new or established.
Anyone with uncontrolled symptoms, new or established.
Our in-house expert is
Dr. Charlene Shaw. She is a board certified osteopathic Geriatrician and Hospice and Palliative care specialist. As such, she is especially able to assist you or your loved one(s) in getting the answers needed to make the best health care decisions at a time when it matters the most.
As a geriatrician, Dr. Shaw also has great passion for our vulnerable and aging loved ones; for example, people who reside in senior care communities or assisted living facilities. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Shaw is available to answer questions for those who are (or have family members) considering hospice care or have been admitted into a hospice program.
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​What are some of the questions other people have for palliative care specialists?
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What is palliative care?
What kind of symptoms do you help manage?
Can you help manage MY symptom burden?
Is hospice and palliative care the same thing?
How do I know if I qualify for either hospice or palliative care?
I don't like the thought of hospice, but what should I know about it?
How can I manage my care, symptoms and goals while living in a senior community or long term care facility?
How do I know if my loved one is getting the appropriate care in their nursing home?
How can I manage my symptoms while receiving hospice care?
Can nursing home patients also have hospice care?
Benefits and Outcomes of Palliative Care Consultations
with CGS Physician Services, LLC
We Provide Our Services At An Affordable Rate Without Compromising On Quality.
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A new diagnosis (or an already established diagnosis) can be life-changing. Conditions like cancer, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, Crohn's, ALS (Lou Gerig's Disease), chronic pain, epilepsy, glaucoma musculoskeletal disorders, autoimmune diseases and any terminal diagnosis can be complex, and treatment plans can vary. A palliative care consultation can help you focus on not only the treatment plan, but on feeling better and possibly enjoying a greater quality of life. You can have the confidence you need to move forward.
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Typically, getting a palliative care consultation will involve a review of your medical records and a conversation with you about your symptoms, diagnosis and current plan of care. At CGS Physician Services, we can offer an alternate treatment option that may make the difference between being alive and LIVING!
One of the biggest benefits of a palliative care consultation is that you’ll be able to talk with a doctor who is board certified and recognized by their peers as an expert in the field. Their expertise can be invaluable in helping you understand your diagnosis, what to expect and what's next.
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There is a lot to be said about getting a fresh perspective on your treatment options. While there are standard treatments for any condition, there may be other options that your local physician is not aware of or able to recommend. A palliative care consultation with CGS Physician Services, LLC can help you learn about other available ways to help you so that you can make the best decision for your care. Remember, as a palliative care specialist, there will be special emphasis on treating your symptoms to get you feeling better.
