Palliative Care

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

Resources

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

Intro to Tai Chi - Carrollton
Intro to Tai Chi - Carrollton

Monday, December 1, 2025

Diabetes Support Group
Diabetes Support Group

Monday, December 1, 2025

Blogs

Messaging Your Provider in Tanner MyChart
Messaging Your Provider in Tanner MyChart

Tanner MyChart puts your provider in your pocket with secure messaging so you can get answers to your questions without waiting for a callback.

Healthy Habits Your Joints Will Thank You For
Healthy Habits Your Joints Will Thank You For

Our joints carry us through every step, stretch and dance of life; yet they’re often overlooked until they start to ache. Whether you’re an athlete, an active grandparent or want to move comfortably as you age, maintaining joint health is essential. The good news? A few mindful habits can go a long way toward keeping your joints happy, flexible and pain-free.

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