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Palliative Care Service

Palliative Care Service Overview

Palliative Care is specialised medical care that focuses on relieving suffering and achieving the best possible quality of life for patients when they face serious illnesses. Our Palliative Care hospital in Coimbatore is provided by specially trained doctors, nurses and other specialists who work together with patients and their families to provide an extra layer of support. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a life-limiting illness and can be provided along with curative treatment. Being one of the best multispeciality hospital in Coimbatore, with our optimistic approach and immense care, we make people comfortable and build confidence to fight illnesses with strong willpower.

Who provides Palliative Care?

  • Specialist Doctors
  • Nurse Specialists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Dieticians
  • Counsellors

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Our services

  • Outpatient clinic at GKNMH
  • Inpatient care at GKNMH & Raksha Hospice
  • Day care service at Raksha Hospice
  • Home visiting services

How to access our services?

For advice on inpatient and outpatient Palliative care services at GKNMH & Raksha Hospice please contact us on 0422-4305254 or visit our clinic in the C block at GKNMH.

For advice on Home Health Services please contact us on 0422-4305364 or visit our Home Health Services team in the B block (R.No B001) near ward 4 at GKNMH.

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Treatment & Procedures

GKNM Palliative Care Treatments

Improves Quality of Life

Palliative Care treats people, who are suffering from serious and chronic illnesses like

  • Cancer
  • Cardiac Diseases like Heart Failure
  • Chronic Lung Problems
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Dementia and other Neurological Problems

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Palliative Care focuses on symptoms such as

  • Pain
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of Appetite
  • Difficulty in Sleeping
  • Depression

It also helps you gain the strength to carry on with daily life. It helps you to have more control over your care by improving your understanding and choices of treatment.

11:00 – 16:00 hrs

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Team of Doctors

Dr. P. Santhosh Manikandan

MBBS, MD(Geriatric Medicine), NFPM(Fellowship in Palliative Medicine)

Consultant – Geriatric Medicine & Palliative Care

Dr V.Nirmala

MBBS,PGDHSC in Diabetology,FCD (Diabetes),NFPM(Palliative medicine)

Associate Consultant

Testimonials

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    Mrs. Geetha Mohan, Coimbatore
    Palliative Care Service
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    Mrs. Geetha Mohan, Coimbatore
    Palliative Care Service
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