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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Related Specialties

Raksha – The Hospice

Home Health Services

Treatment & Procedures

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)

Chief – Geriatrics, Home Healthcare & Palliative Services

Dr. V. Nirmala

MBBS., DCH, National Fellowship in Palliative Medicine

Associate Consultant Palliative Care & Home Health Service

Dr. P.Dinesh Kumar

MBBS., MD (Geriatric Medicine)

Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

Testimonials

“
Daily Ward in charge visit room explained all things and positive support….Ward 28,Ward 29, ward 46 Staff also good care with me…. Doctor also very support with me….good care. Dietician Prathiksha daily visited the room..good speech and explain..and also best positive energy… Billing secretary explained bill and quickly complete discharge process.. Thankyou. By Kuppuraj

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Ammu shree
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We were in this hospital for two and half months and we are really happy with the treatment. The doctors,nurses, physiotherapists & respiratory therapists are exceptional. Moreover they are kind and polite with the patients. The RMO in particular is very helpful and straightforward. I thank each and everyone in the team for their dedication and hard work

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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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