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PATIENT EDUCATION & SUPPORT
Education helps patients increase their knowledge and understanding of their
illness and treatment, thus easing fears, and prepares patients with appropriate
expectations. A complete listing of resources is available to assist our
patients. For more information about our educational programs and services,
please ask us.
PAIN MANAGEMENTThe relationship between the physician and patient intensifies when a patient
experiences pain. The patient relies on the physician to select the correct
treatments and medications to best relieve the patient's pain. The physician
relies on the patient to report their pain accurately and to take their
medications correctly. If you have any questions or concerns about pain
management, please ask us for more information.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Our Licensed Clinical Social Worker serves as a patient advocate by providing
the following:
- Information and referrals to community resources
- Information and assistance obtaining governmental and work-related
benefits such as social security disability, Medicare and Medicaid
- Family conferences to discuss care options, living arrangements and
planning
- Identifying alternative sources for financial assistance for
treatment-related expenses.
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