Title

Palliative and hospice care at VA Memphis health care

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Serious illness, hospice and end-of-life care
Description

Palliative care focuses on comfort, quality of life and reducing suffering. Hospice care is a type of palliative care offered to patients with life-threatening illness under certain conditions.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
hospice
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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Palliative and Hospice Care

Palliative and Hospice Care promotes quality of life across the illness trajectory through the relief of suffering, including care of the dying and bereavement follow-up.

At VAMC Memphis, we are committed to providing the highest level of care in regard to medical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. We consider it an honor to serve our Veterans and their families who are facing terminal or life-limiting conditions.

A compassionate and dedicated team of experts will help those who are in need of assistance with understanding Living Wills and/or Health Care Power-of-Attorneys, those with advanced illness that require difficult-to-treat symptoms, and when the end approaches, gentle and supportive care for end-of-life issues.

Palliative Care Team

  • Dr. Mark Brint, Medical Director, Chief of Geriatrics
  • Dr. Karen A. Clark, Program Director, Palliative Care
  • Dr. Emily Brandl, Clinical Pharmacist

Contact the Palliative Care Office at 901-577-7433.

Facility descriptions

Palliative and hospice care - Memphis VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Serious illness, hospice and end-of-life care
Description

Palliative care focuses on comfort, quality of life and reducing suffering. Hospice care is a type of palliative care offered to patients with life-threatening illness under certain conditions.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
hospice
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

Palliative and Hospice Care

Palliative and Hospice Care promotes quality of life across the illness trajectory through the relief of suffering, including care of the dying and bereavement follow-up.

At VAMC Memphis, we are committed to providing the highest level of care in regard to medical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. We consider it an honor to serve our Veterans and their families who are facing terminal or life-limiting conditions.

A compassionate and dedicated team of experts will help those who are in need of assistance with understanding Living Wills and/or Health Care Power-of-Attorneys, those with advanced illness that require difficult-to-treat symptoms, and when the end approaches, gentle and supportive care for end-of-life issues.

Palliative Care Team

  • Dr. Mark Brint, Medical Director, Chief of Geriatrics
  • Dr. Karen A. Clark, Program Director, Palliative Care
  • Dr. Emily Brandl, Clinical Pharmacist

Contact the Palliative Care Office at 901-577-7433.

Appointments
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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
Yes
Is online scheduling available for this service?
Yes
Service location
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United States

Hours
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Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
Contact info
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Phone number
901-577-7433
Label
Palliative and Hospice Care