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Bluegrass Palliative Care

Hospice and Palliative Family Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Internal Medicine, Geriatric Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Internal Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry), Clinical Social Work, Pain Management Medicine, Family Nurse Practice, Acute Care Nursing (Clinical Nurse Specialist), Pediatric Nursing (Clinical Nurse Specialist), Adult Nurse Practice, Acute Care Nurse Practice, Hospice and Palliative Physicial Medicine, Family Medicine

Languages: English

About Bluegrass Palliative Care

Bluegrass Palliative Care is a hospice and palliative family medicine doctor practice located in Lexington, KY.

Related Providers

The doctors and healthcare providers related to Bluegrass Palliative Care include:

  • Elizabeth A. Markus, MD is a hospice and palliative internal medicine practitioner who practices hospice and palliative internal medicine, internal medicine, and primary care medicine.
  • Kimberly L. Bell, MD is a hospice and palliative internal medicine practitioner who practices hospice and palliative internal medicine, internal medicine, and primary care medicine.
  • Justin D. Clutter, MD is a hospice and palliative family medicine practitioner.
  • Marguerite E. Mueller, MD is a hospice and palliative physical medicine practitioner who practices hospice and palliative physicial medicine, internal medicine, physical medicine & rehabilitation (physiatry), and primary care medicine.
  • Quentin F. Murray, MD is a hospice and palliative internal medicine practitioner who practices hospice and palliative internal medicine, internal medicine, and primary care medicine.
  • Vernon D. Brewer, DO is a hospice and palliative family medicine practitioner who practices hospice and palliative family medicine, family medicine, and primary care medicine.
  • Paul Junker, DO is a hospice and palliative family medicine practitioner who practices hospice and palliative family medicine, family medicine, and primary care medicine.
  • Terri L. Walling, MD is a hospice and palliative internal medicine practitioner who practices hospice and palliative internal medicine, internal medicine, and primary care medicine.
  • Joel Moncivaiz, MD is a hospice and palliative family medicine practitioner.
  • Charlotte E. Wiemann, MD is an internal medicine practitioner who practices internal medicine, geriatric internal medicine, hospice and palliative internal medicine, primary care medicine, and hospice and palliative family medicine.
  • Nannette E. Bernales, MD is a hospice and palliative family medicine practitioner who practices hospice and palliative family medicine, family medicine, and primary care medicine.
  • Sharon K. Martin, PsyD is a clinical psychologist.
  • John F. Shuler, MD is a hospice and palliative internal medicine practitioner who practices hospice and palliative internal medicine and student in an organized health care education/training program.
  • Jennifer J. Skorupa, MD is a family medicine practitioner who practices family medicine, hospice and palliative family medicine, and primary care medicine.
  • Wendy A. Latunik, MD is a hospice and palliative family medicine practitioner who practices hospice and palliative family medicine, family medicine, geriatric family medicine, and primary care medicine.
  • Katie L. Fogle, APRN, NP-C is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice and primary care medicine.
  • Whitney E. Clay, ATR-BC, LPAT is a professional counselor.
  • Lakeshia Jones, APRN is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice and primary care medicine.
  • Ashley D. Carter, APRN is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice and primary care medicine.
  • Charles R. Teter, APRN is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice and primary care medicine.
  • Nancy J. Hudson, ANP is an adult health nurse practitioner.
  • Spring C. Kingsley, NP is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice and primary care medicine.
  • Tammy Gayheart, APRN is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice and primary care medicine.
  • Misty L. Turner, APRN is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice and primary care medicine.
  • Crystal Scott, APRN is a nurse practitioner.
  • Stacy R. Frederick, APRN, FNP-BC is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice and primary care medicine.
  • Janice R. Purdy, LCSW is a clinical social worker.
  • Laina Miller, LCSW is a clinical social worker.
  • Joanne M. Sigler, ARNP is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice and primary care medicine.
  • Tammie J. Zeigler, APRN is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice and primary care medicine.
  • April L. McDonald, APRN is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice and primary care medicine.
  • Carmen R. Conley, LCSW is a clinical social worker.
  • Stacy L. Mills, APRN is a nurse practitioner.
  • Rachel Ashmore, APRN is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice and primary care medicine.
  • Crystal D. Compton, APRN is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice and primary care medicine.
  • Dana K. Benedict, APRN is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice and primary care medicine.
  • Kathy A. Sherman, APRN is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice and primary care medicine.
  • Christiana M. Weigand, APRN, FNP-C, MSN, CLC is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice, nursing (registered nurse), and primary care medicine.
  • Kara E. Crispin, APRN is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice and primary care medicine.
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Bluegrass Palliative Care has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since November 13, 2006 and its NPI number is 1427129188 (certified on 11/13/2006).

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Hospice and Palliative Family Medicine

A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Hospice And Palliative Family Medicine Doctors in Lexington, KY

Clinical Psychology

Bluegrass Palliative Care is a Clinical Psychology practice in Lexington, KY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in identifying and managing psychological disorders. Clinical Psychologists at Bluegrass Palliative Care perform psychological evaluations and creates treatment protocols. Clinical Psychology is the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral dysfunctions. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Clinical Psychology practices include phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Psychology practices include diagnostic observations and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.

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Internal Medicine

Bluegrass Palliative Care is an Internal Medicine practice in Lexington, KY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Internists specialize in puzzling medical problems and in the ongoing care of chronic illnesses. Internists also specialize in preventing disease by promoting health, and are trained to manage multisystem disease conditions that single-organ-disease specialists may not be trained to address. Internal Medicine Doctors at Bluegrass Palliative Care perform assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment therapies for diseases and disorders in adult patients. Internal Medicine is a medical specialty focused on study, prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of short and long term multi-organ conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Internal Medicine practices include cold and flu, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic lung disease. Internists generally act as personal physicians and often develop long-term relationships with their patients. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Internal Medicine practices include medical history reviews, physical exams, blood tests, scans, and other diagnostic tests, as well as specialist referrals. Internists may choose to practice only in the hospital, only in an outpatient clinic, or in both.

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

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Geriatric Internal Medicine

Bluegrass Palliative Care is a Geriatric Internal Medicine practice in Lexington, KY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in promoting wellness and providing health care for senior patients. Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors at Bluegrass Palliative Care perform comprehensive interdisciplinary care for the physical, emotional, and social well-being of both healthy and frail senior patients. Geriatric Internal Medicine is a medical specialty that enables patients to manage natural aging life stages by preventing and treating age-related conditions, and preserving patients' independence and quality of life. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Geriatric Internal Medicine practices include nutrition deficiencies, hormone imbalances, psychological issues, medication side effects, incontinence, heart disease, epilepsy, osteoporosis, fall injuries, frailty, strokes, Alzheimer's Disease, and cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Geriatric Internal Medicine practices include standard preventative wellness screenings and treatments, nutrition counseling, psychological counseling, lifestyle interventions, post-fall rehabilitation, living accomodation transition, and nursing home care.

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors in Lexington, KY

Hospice and Palliative Internal Medicine

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry)

Bluegrass Palliative Care is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry) practice in Lexington, KY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in treating medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Physiatrists at Bluegrass Palliative Care perform diagnostic imaging, testing, assessment, and treatment of disorders and injuries related to chronic joint pain, spinal injury, athletic injury, congenital birth defect, traumatic injury, and age-related pain conditions. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry) is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses related to muscle, joint spine, nerve, bone, and neurological disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry) practices include spinal cord injury, pulled and torn muscles, nerve disorders, fibromyalgia, athletic injury, chronic joint and muscle pain, arthritis, and other disorders affecting the body's muscles, joints, and nerves. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry) practices include CT, x-ray, and MRI imaging, nerve conduction testing, spinal injections, prolotherapy, nerve and muscle biopsy, acupuncture, fitting of prosthetics and orthotics, impairment assessment, patient and parent education, and ultrasound guided corrective procedures.

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.

Physiatrists in Lexington, KY

Clinical Social Work

A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.

Clinical Social Workers in Lexington, KY

Pain Management Medicine

Bluegrass Palliative Care is a Pain Management Medicine practice in Lexington, KY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of all types of pain caused by surgery, injury, nerve damage, and metabolic problems such as diabetes. Pain Management Doctors at Bluegrass Palliative Care perform medication management, physical therapy, and nerve blocks. Pain Management Medicine is the multifaceted treatment of pain that prohibits or prevents normal eating, sleeping, work, and daily activity. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Pain Management Medicine practices include chronic pain, fibromyalgia,back pain, joint pain, arthritis pain, tendinitis pain, and post-surgical pain. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pain Management Medicine practices include pain medications like opioids, spinal injections, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) therapy, meditation, relaxation techniques, visual imagery, biofeedback, heat and cold therapy, manipulation and massage.

Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.

Pain Management Doctors in Lexington, KY

Family Nurse Practice

Bluegrass Palliative Care is a Family Nurse Practice practice in Lexington, KY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in family-centric general health care. Family Nurse Practitioners at Bluegrass Palliative Care perform preventative, diagnostic and treatment procedures for a variety of acute and chronic diseases, conditions, and injuries. Family Nurse Practice is an advanced practice registered nurse who works autonomously or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver family-oriented care. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Family Nurse Practice practices include cold and flu, infections, high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, hepatitis, diabetes, lacerations or minor trauma, and sexually transmitted diseases. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Nurse Practice practices include medical history analysis, physical exams, diagnostic testing, nutrition and treatment plan development, hormone balancing, immunization delivery, wound suturing and removal, and patient education.

Family Nurse Practitioners in Lexington, KY

Acute Care Nursing (Clinical Nurse Specialist)

Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialists in Lexington, KY

Pediatric Nursing (Clinical Nurse Specialist)

Pediatrics Clinical Nurse Specialists in Lexington, KY

Adult Nurse Practice

Bluegrass Palliative Care is an Adult Nurse Practice practice in Lexington, KY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in providing medical care to adults of all ages. Adult Health Nurse Practitioners at Bluegrass Palliative Care perform diagnostic tests, and prevents and treats illnesses and injuries. Adult Nurse Practice is the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Adult Nurse Practice practices include wounds, sprains, fractures, infections, viruses, hypertension, hormone imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, and diabetes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Nurse Practice practices include ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting lab results and X-rays, prescribing medications, referring patients to specialists, and acting as a primary health care provider.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioners in Lexington, KY

Acute Care Nurse Practice

Bluegrass Palliative Care is an Acute Care Nurse Practice practice in Lexington, KY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating a variety of acute but severe illnesses, sometimes over long periods. Acute Care Nurse Practitioners at Bluegrass Palliative Care perform treatment for critically ill patients. Acute Care Nurse Practice is practiced in emergency rooms, urgent care centers, intensive care units, surgical units, and nursing homes. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Acute Care Nurse Practice practices include flu complications, broken bones, concussions, heart attacks, seizures, or shock. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Acute Care Nurse Practice practices include ordering and performing diagnostic tests, creating treatment plans, applying sutures and splinting broken bones, prescribing medication, monitoring treatments and medical equipment, referring patients to specialists, collaborating with specialists, and discharging patients.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioners in Lexington, KY

Hospice and Palliative Physicial Medicine

A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Hospice And Palliative Physical Medicine Doctors in Lexington, KY

Family Medicine

Bluegrass Palliative Care is a Family Medicine practice in Lexington, KY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in family-centric healthcare. Family Medicine Doctors at Bluegrass Palliative Care perform medical history analysis, diagnostics, and treatments for a wide variety of dysfunctions, conditions, and injuries. Family Medicine is a medical specialty devoted to the medical care of the family unit. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Family Medicine practices include cold and flu, asthma and allergies, ear and eye infections, yeast infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, nutritional imbalance, stress and depression, muscle tears and sprains, and sexually transmitted diseases. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Medicine practices include annual exams, immunizations, medication refills, hormone level testing, cardiovascular testing, pap smears and genital exams, specialist referrals, and patient education.

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Family Medicine Doctors in Lexington, KY

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