Palliative care at Tucson Medical Center
At TMC, our team provides specialized medical care and support for people facing serious illnesses. We focus on relieving symptoms, improving quality of life and helping patients and families navigate complex medical decisions and challenges.
We understand the unique challenges of dealing with serious illnesses. TMC's compassionate palliative care team provides an extra layer of support, working alongside your doctors and nurses to manage symptoms, improve quality of life and ensure your care aligns with your goals and values.
Our team includes physicians, nurses, social workers and chaplains who collaborate to address your physical, emotional and spiritual needs. We take the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions and help you navigate complex medical decisions.
Whether you are facing cancer, heart disease or another serious illness, our team provides the personalized care and support you need to live as well as possible.
When palliative care may be appropriate
Palliative care supports other treatments intended to extend life. Common medical issues that can benefit from palliative care include:
- Advanced alzheimer's and dementia
- Advanced heart disease
- Advanced kidney disease
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)
- Cancer
- COPD/emphysema
- Parkinson's disease
- Pulmonary fibrosis
Outpatient palliative care
In addition to our hospital services, we offer outpatient palliative care services through TMC Palliative Care Clinic, located across from TMC. Our team provides support in many ways, with two primary areas of focus:
- Personalized care planning: We take the time to get to know you as a person, ensuring your medical care aligns with your goals, values, and preferences.
- Symptom management: We help manage symptoms such as pain, nausea, constipation and more, to improve your comfort and quality of life.
