HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Emergency Medicine Physicians Specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Emergency Medicine Healthcare Taxonomy Code 207PH0002X
As of today, the following are the total number of Emergency Medicine Physicians Specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Emergency Medicine Physicians Specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Emergency Medicine Physicians Specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Emergency Medicine Physicians dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Hospice and Palliative Medicine Emergency Medicine Physicians do?
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) Emergency Medicine (EM) Physicians manage the symptom relief, psychosocial support, and goals of care for patients with life-limiting illnesses in the emergency setting.
They are crucial in identifying a patient’s palliative needs, facilitating communication about severe conditions, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance the patient’s quality of life.
What they do
Symptom Management: They specialize in managing acute and chronic symptoms, including pain, dyspnea (shortness of breath), nausea, anxiety, and delirium, for patients with advanced illnesses.
Goals of Care Discussions: They facilitate meaningful conversations with patients and their families about medical decisions, prognoses, and care preferences, especially for critically ill patients.
Interdisciplinary Teamwork: HPM physicians collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists to address the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Emotional and Spiritual Support: They focus on providing comprehensive support to alleviate suffering and improve the overall quality of life for patients and their families.
Coordination of Care: They facilitate transitions between care settings and ensure that the patient’s wishes are honored, acting as masters of communication and conflict resolution.
Role in the Emergency Department
Primary Palliative Care: EM physicians often provide “primary palliative care” by recognizing palliative needs and implementing basic palliative skills, such as pain management and code status discussions.
Early Intervention: By involving palliative care services early, EM physicians can better align care with the patient’s goals, potentially preventing burdensome treatments and improving patient outcomes.
Hospice Care for Patients in the ED: They manage hospice patients who present to the ED, ensuring that distress is treated, goals are discussed, and appropriate transitions of care are arranged.
Why this Subspecialty is Important
Improved Quality of Life: Palliative care interventions have been shown to improve the quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses.
Efficient Care: Early palliative care consultation in the ED can lead to shorter hospital stays, decreased costs, and improved patient and family satisfaction.
Patient Advocacy: EM physicians are uniquely positioned to be strong patient advocates, using their strong clinical assessment skills to manage complex situations and support patients in achieving their goals.