Frequently Asked Questions

Palliative Care of Baton Rouge can provide a list of sitter agencies and individuals available in your area.

Palliative Care of Baton Rouge can provide names of companies that provide transportation.

Palliative Care of Baton Rouge often has donated supplies that we can offer patients.  Speak to our team about items that are needed.

Palliative Care of Baton Rouge does not send Certified Nursing Assistants.  We can provide a list of agencies and individuals that provide this type of service.

An explanation of benefits is from your insurance company and is not a bill from Palliative Care of Baton Rouge. 

Yes, while on Palliative Care, you may go to the ER or Urgent Care if needed.  Please update your team if you go. 

Yes, you can have home health and Palliative Care at the same time.

Yes, you can get chemotherapy or radiation treatments while on Palliative Care.

Palliative Care of Baton Rouge Nurse Practitioners can order physical therapy or home health evaluation if appropriate.

Palliative Care of Baton Rouge will bill your insurance company for your Nurse Practitioner visit.

Palliative Care of Baton Rouge will always evaluate for the appropriate level of care.  If Hospice Care is needed, we can help make the transition.

Home health can help with labs.  If a patient does not have home health, we work with a company that can com