You don’t have to live with discomfort. Palliative care specialists at the University of Miami Health System provide pain relief and comfort for patients — services that address both physical pain and the emotional toll that pain or serious illness can take on your life. That’s why we also offer emotional support for you and your family, whether you need help with difficult decisions related to health care or you simply need someone to listen.

Palliative care is specialized medical care to improve the quality of life for anyone living with a serious illness. It’s appropriate for people of all ages and at any stage of illness. We focus on providing you with relief from the symptoms, pain, and stresses of a health condition — whatever your diagnosis or prognosis. Our team works together with your other providers to improve your well-being as you go through treatment.

We can help you manage distressing symptoms related to long-term illness, such as pain, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, anxiety, and constipation. Our palliative care specialists also help you and your family have important conversations related to code status (including resuscitation and artificial life-support) and transition to hospice care when necessary.