Palliative care relies on a team approach to ensure all of the patient’s needs are met. It starts with a physician referral to evaluate each patient’s symptoms. From there, a nurse practitioner will visit the patient’s home up to twice per month (depending on the patient’s needs). Each visit focuses on relieving the pain that is affecting their quality of life. The CareBridge Palliative Care team will assess the patient’s pain level and other symptoms, then help them, and their family, understand treatment options and set goals. All of this is done in a comfortable, supportive atmosphere. These visits occur during regular business hours and can not be scheduled for evenings or weekends.