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Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Florida

DefinitionAn obstetrician/gynecologist with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
GroupingAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
ClassificationObstetrics & Gynecology
SpecializationHospice and Palliative Medicine

Related specializations

TitleSpecialization
207V00000X
207VB0002XObesity Medicine
207VC0200XCritical Care Medicine
207VE0102XReproductive Endocrinology
207VF0040XFemale Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
207VG0400XGynecology
207VM0101XMaternal & Fetal Medicine
207VX0000XObstetrics
207VX0201XGynecologic Oncology

Cities with health providers classified as Hospice and Palliative Medicine