Inpatient Palliative Care Services at UW Medical Center ? Montlake offers comprehensive, patient-centered palliative care for individuals living with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Located within the University of Washington?s flagship hospital, the program focuses on improving quality of life by addressing pain, symptom management, and the emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. As part of a world-renowned academic medical center, the team integrates evidence-based practices and cutting-edge clinical knowledge with compassionate care delivery. Services are provided by an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and chaplains, who collaborate closely with patients? primary medical teams. A hallmark of this program is its alignment with UW Medicine?s broader mission of teaching, research, and community service, making it a leader in academic palliative care. The team also serves as a vital educational resource, training future providers in the principles of hospice and palliative medicine. Culturally sensitive care is a key priority, with providers trained to support diverse populations during critical health transitions. While the primary focus is on inpatient care, the program actively facilitates transitions to hospice or home-based palliative care when appropriate. Their commitment to compassion, collaboration, and patient dignity sets them apart in the region.

Key Services:

– Inpatient palliative care consultations for symptom and pain management
– Comprehensive emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial support
– Interdisciplinary care planning with patients, families, and medical teams
– Advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions
– Coordination of hospice referrals and care transitions
– Education and training in palliative care for medical professionals
– Specialized care for complex and life-limiting illnesses
– Support for culturally diverse patient populations