What type of care does RACH provide to support patients at the end of life?

Ransom Army Community Hospital (RACH) provides palliative care services to support patients at the end of life, focusing on enhancing the quality of life for those with serious, life-limiting illnesses. Palliative care is designed to relieve symptoms, manage pain, and address the emotional and spiritual concerns that patients and their families encounter during this challenging time. This holistic approach involves a multidisciplinary team that works collaboratively to offer comprehensive support, ensuring that the needs and preferences of the patient are prioritized.

In contrast, emergency care services are intended for immediate medical attention in critical situations; rehabilitative care services focus on helping patients recover and regain functionality after illness or injury; and surgical care services are primarily for addressing specific health conditions through invasive procedures. None of these other types of care specifically target the comprehensive support and comfort that palliative care offers to patients at the end of life.