Offering world- class care for those living with serious illness for more than 40 years, Carolina Caring brings patient-centered hospice and palliative medicine services to patients and families. Our specialized health care teams are led by doctors and include specially-trained nurses, nursing assistants, social workers and spiritual counselors who provide physical, emotional and spiritual support to help bring peace of mind to our patients.
Designed to help patients live life more fully, hospice and palliative care bring together an interdisciplinary team of specialized health care providers including doctors, nurse practitioners, nursing aides, social workers, chaplains and trained volunteers to offer the right care at the right time.
If you are receiving palliative medicine services you may receive care from Nurse Practitioner Megan Frasure, AGNP-C. If you are a hospice patient, a health care team will be assigned to assist you and your loved ones.
What is the Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Medicine?
While both palliative medicine and hospice offer comfort care for patients to help them realize their goals, which may range from minimizing pain to increasing mobility and safety, palliative medicine is available to patients as soon as they are diagnosed with a serious illness or anytime during their disease journey. Hospice care is offered in the last six months of life.
Many patients receive hospice and palliative care in their homes, but you can receive care anywhere you reside — including assisted living centers, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities.
Palliative care and hospice are often covered by Medicare, Medicaid, most private insurances, charities and payment plans. Medicare offers a Hospice Benefit, which covers all health care costs for those who qualify.
