Compassionate Care for Comfort and Quality of Life
When you or a loved one is facing a serious illness, support matters. Palliative care provides relief from symptoms and emotional stress, while helping you better understand treatment options and live more comfortably. It’s not about giving up; it’s about gaining support.
About NGPG Palliative & Supportive Care
At Northeast Georgia Physicians Group our Palliative & Supportive Care team offers an added layer of support for people with serious or chronic illnesses. We work alongside your existing care team—whether you are receiving curative treatment, managing a long-term condition, or navigating end-of-life care.
Our goal is to ease pain and symptoms, improve quality of life and help patients and their families feel informed, empowered and supported throughout the course of an illness. Palliative care is available at any age and at any stage of a serious illness.
What We Treat
Palliative care helps individuals who are living with complex medical conditions and symptoms that impact their comfort or daily life. We commonly support patients with:
- Cancer
- Heart failure
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Kidney failure
- Liver disease
- Stroke or other neurologic conditions
- Advanced dementia
- Serious infections or prolonged hospitalization
- Other life-limiting illnesses
We focus on relieving symptoms such as:
- Pain
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Nausea or loss of appetite
- Constipation
- Anxiety or depression
Our team helps patients regain strength, improve emotional well-being and better tolerate ongoing medical treatments.
What We Do
Palliative & Supportive Care is built around your needs, values and goals. Our services include:
- Symptom and pain management
- Emotional and spiritual support for patients and families
- Help with making medical decisions and setting goals of care
- Advance care planning and support with living wills or healthcare directives
- Support in coordinating complex care needs
- Assistance with transitions between care settings (hospital, home, hospice)
- Education about illness and treatment options
Whether in the hospital or an outpatient setting, we provide compassionate, comprehensive care that focuses on comfort and clarity.
Our Team Approach
NGPG’s Palliative & Supportive Care is a team-based service designed to support the whole person. Depending on your needs, your care team may include:
- Palliative care doctors
- Nurses and nurse practitioners
- Social workers
- Pharmacists
- Chaplains
- Nutritionists
- Other specialists as needed
Our team works closely with your existing healthcare providers and spends the time needed to understand your priorities and answer your questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care?
Palliative care is appropriate at any stage of a serious illness and can be provided alongside curative treatments. Hospice care is a specific type of palliative care for those nearing the end of life, typically when curative treatment is no longer pursued.
Is palliative care only for end-of-life situations?
No. Palliative care is available to anyone with a serious or chronic illness, regardless of life expectancy. It can begin at diagnosis and continue throughout the course of an illness.
Do I need to stop my current treatment to receive palliative care?
Not at all. Palliative care works in tandem with your other treatments and providers. Our goal is to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life while you continue receiving care.
How do I get palliative care?
Palliative care often starts with a referral from your doctor, but you or your family can also ask about it. Our team can help determine whether palliative care is appropriate for your situation.
Can palliative care be provided at home?
Depending on your needs and location, some palliative care services can be coordinated for home or outpatient settings. We can help guide you to the right care path.