Suncrest Hospice Care comes to you with a bright and unique array of caring services for your patients and their families. Our services provide a highly attentive manner of comfort and respect for individuals specific desires and needs.

2. Suncrest Hospice Care
comes to you with a bright and
unique array of caring services
for your patients and their
families. Our services provide a
highly attentive manner of
comfort and respect for
individuals specific desires and
needs.

3. Healthcare professionals play a pivotal role in providing palliative care, offering
comprehensive support to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Physicians, nurses, social workers, and other members of the healthcare team collaborate
to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Medical professionals
assess and manage pain and symptoms, employing a multidisciplinary approach to
enhance the patient's quality of life.
Communication is a key aspect of their role, as healthcare professionals facilitate open and
honest discussions about the patient's prognosis, treatment options, and care of dying
patient preferences. They work closely with patients to develop personalized care plans
that align with individual goals and values.

4. • Palliative Care Integration: Integrate palliative care principles early in the treatment process to manage
symptoms, enhance comfort, and improve the overall quality of life for the patient.
• Effective Communication: The use of clear and empathetic communication to discuss the patient's
prognosis, treatment options, and end-of-life preferences. Encourage open dialogue with patients and their
families, providing them with the information needed to make informed decisions.
• Pain and Symptom Management: Employing effective pain management strategies to ensure the
patient's comfort and alleviate distressing symptoms. Regularly assess and address physical symptoms,
adjusting treatment plans as needed to maintain optimal comfort levels.
• Holistic Approach: Adopt a holistic approach that considers the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
aspects of the patient's well-being. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address the diverse needs of
the patient and their family.
• Emotional Support: They provide emotional support to patients and their families, acknowledging the
challenges they face and offering empathy and understanding.

5. • Phone: 760-699-0053Fax: 760-699-0073
• Location:36923 Cook St., Suite 102-1 Palm Desert,
CA 92211