Stanford Palliative Care at Hoover Pavilion provides interdisciplinary, compassionate care tailored to individuals facing serious or life-limiting illnesses. As part of the world-renowned Stanford Medicine, the program integrates advanced palliative approaches with evidence-based medicine to support patients and families through complex medical conditions. The team includes expert physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains who collaborate to manage pain, alleviate symptoms, and address emotional and spiritual needs. Their person-centered approach emphasizes dignity, autonomy, and quality of life at every stage of illness.

Stanford Palliative Care also serves as a leading academic center, contributing to the advancement of palliative medicine through extensive research, innovation, and education. The program is well-known for its supportive care model, which not only assists hospitalized patients but also works closely with outpatient clinics to provide continuity of care. Multilingual and culturally sensitive services help meet the needs of Stanford?s diverse patient population. With a strong emphasis on whole-person care, Stanford Palliative Care continues to set a national standard in supportive and end-of-life care.

Key Services:

– Comprehensive palliative care consultation for hospitalized and outpatient individuals
– Pain and symptom management for serious, complex illnesses
– Advance care planning and decision-making support
– Emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial support for patients and families
– Interdisciplinary team-based care coordination
– Supportive care throughout serious illness and during transitions
– Specialized education and resources for patients, caregivers, and clinicians
– Research and academic initiatives in palliative medicine