Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for Palliative Care     Palliative Care Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines Chronic Progressive Illness Limited prognosis Age over 18 Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit It is helpful to discuss the rationale behind the palliative care consult, so patient and family are aware of the prognosis Patient Education/Information (includes preps) Interdisciplinary Assessment Pain Control Symptom Management Caregiver support Goals of Care Referrals to hospice Appointment Timeframe 2 weeks How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See MiChart External Patients: Patients hand carry outside records to visit Clinic Contact Information Physician: 800-962-3555 Patient: 734-764-6831 Clinic Location Sites East Ann Arbor Health and Geriatrics Center UM Consulting Physician Caroline Anne Vitale, M.D. Geriatrics Faculty Revised on: 09/06/2012