Dr. Irina Victor Kolomey D.O.
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
2220 Gladstone Dr Suite 3 Pittsburg CA, 94565About
Dr. Irina Kolomey is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Pittsburg, CA. Dr. Kolomey provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Kolomey works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
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What is end of life care?
An end-of-life care specialist is either a Palliative Care physician or a Hospice Team. Your dad’s physician should be able to refer him to the right specialist depending on his prognosis. Palliative care is typically started when a patient who is diagnosed with a serious life-limiting illness. Hospice Care is for patients who are not expected to live more than 6 months. I hope this gives you some useful information. READ MORE
My grandma just entered hospice care. How can I help?
Good morning, If you are referring to a caregiver from the Hospice Team, you and your grandmother can definitely ask the agency if another caregiver may be available. It shouldn't take much effort to make this change if there's availability. The goal is for her to be as comfortable as possible and to receive the best possible care during this difficult time. READ MORE
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