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26 Best Palliative Care Doctors In Rajkot
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Dr. Vyas Dilipkumar Bhikhalal
Dr. Chirag Matravadia
Dr. Rajesh Ganatra
Dr. Kant Jogani
Dr. Milan Bhanderi
1. What is palliative care?
Palliative care is a form of medical care provided for the relief of physical and mental symptoms such as pain, especially for terminally ill patients. It is provided by doctors, nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists to improve the quality of life.
2. Who needs palliative care?
An individual who has critical illness resulting in physical and psychological distress needs palliative care. Palliative care is mostly provided to the patients with cancer, renal disease, heart failure, neurological dysfunction, AIDS, etc.
3. Who is considered qualified to provide palliative care?
Doctors, nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists are considered to be qualified for providing palliative care.
4. Is there a difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice care is provided when a person is not expected to live beyond six months after ceasing the medical treatment. However, palliative care is provided to any individual, who has serious illness resulting in physical and psychological distress.
5. What is the duration of palliative care?
The duration of palliative care is usually lasts around 6 months to two years depending on the disease and its severity.
| Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Vyas Dilipkumar Bhikhalal | 100% | 1 | 42 | 700 |
| Dr. Chirag Matravadia | 100% | 2 | 29 | 1150 |
| Dr. Kant Jogani | 100% | 1 | 30 | 1200 |
| Dr. Milan Bhanderi | 100% | 1 | 15 | 1050 |