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Palliative Care

Understanding the medical, social and emotional challenges that come with a serious illness.

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The goal of Tanner’s complex disease management program is to improve the quality of life for patients and their loved ones. We can give you meaningful support, regardless of your age and the stage of your illness.

Our multidisciplinary team

Tanner has assembled a multidisciplinary care team to help patients and their families make difficult decisions regarding care and disease progression. Our team includes:

  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Social workers
  • Pharmacists
  • Nutritionists
  • Chaplains
  • More

How we help

Through our complex disease management program, Tanner helps patients and their loved ones:

  • Understand a disease and various treatment options
  • Weigh the risks and benefits of treatments
  • Navigate difficult transitions, such as to a nursing home, comfort care or hospice program
  • Designate surrogate decision makers or next of kin
  • Approach the tough process of advanced care planning

To learn more

Call 770-812-9929 to learn more about Tanner’s complex disease management program.

Three Goals

Download the Three Most Common Goals of Care in Medicine (.pdf) to learn about the goals for Complex Disease Management.

 

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Plan Ahead

Download Advance Directive forms and learn more about your rights.

 

 

 

Events

Diabetes 101 - Webinar
Diabetes 101 - Webinar

Monday, May 13, 2024

Carb Counting - Webinar
Carb Counting - Webinar

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Blogs

The Transformative Power of Sleep on Your Mental Health
The Transformative Power of Sleep on Your Mental Health

Lack of sleep not only amplifies symptoms of mental health conditions such as an anxiety and depresssion, but can also be a precursor to them. Adopting healthy sleep habits can be a game-changer for both your sleep quality and your mental health.

Beyond Disease: Exploring the Vital Role of Public Health
Beyond Disease: Exploring the Vital Role of Public Health

As we mark National Public Health Week, individuals and organizations come together to address and highlight pressing health issues facing our nation. Public health encapsulates much more than disease prevention — it is the bedrock of our society's well-being, influencing how we live, work and interact with our environment.

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