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Palliative Care Service Overview
Palliative Care is a 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
- Physiotherapists
- Counsellors
- Nurse Specialists
- Dieticians
Our services
- Outpatient clinic at GKNMH
- Inpatient care at GKNMH & Raksha Hospice
- Day care service at Raksha Hospice
- Home visiting services
Treatments & Procedure
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Improves Quality of Life
Symptoms
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
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
Testimonials
Dr. Prathiksha
GKNM
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
Ammu shree
GKNM
palliative care service
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
Akkila Anand