When a patient, physician, or family member requests our services, professionals from the UPMC Palliative and Supportive Institute meet with the patient and his or her family to assess health status. We assess each patient's needs in the context of his or her illness or injury, and work closely with their doctor or treating physician, to design an individualized course of care that supports the patient's goals and values.
Palliative care consultants in the hospital may include:
We speak with the family to understand their feelings about the patient's illness and other concerns—spiritual, psychosocial, and financial. We see the patient regularly and continue to work closely with the patient's care team during hospitalization. If needed, we may also arrange for continuing care upon discharge.
By managing symptoms, answering questions, and offering practical support, our team contributes to the patient's comfort, whether or not complete recovery is expected. By easing difficulties and reducing suffering, the UPMC Palliative and Supportive Institute helps patients and their family members to maintain dignity and a higher quality of life during hospitalization.
The UPMC Palliative and Supportive Institute provides expert care to patients at many community and specialty hospitals throughout the UPMC system:
2775 Mosside Boulevard
Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone: 412-858-9565
300 Halket Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
To request or schedule a supportive or palliative care inpatient consultation call 412-647-2345, extension 8510.
1500 Fifth Avenue
McKeesport, PA 15132
Phone: 412-664-2717
1400 Locust Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-232-7549
9100 Babcock Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: 412-367-6700
200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
To request or schedule a supportive or palliative care inpatient consultation call 412-647-2345, extension 8511.
Medical Ethics and Palliative Care Service: 412-958-3844
5230 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
To request or schedule a supportive or palliative care inpatient consultation call 412-647-2345, extension 8513.
Medical Ethics and Palliative Care Service: 412-623-3008
815 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Phone: 412-784-5111
