Taxonomy Code 2081H0002X(2081h0002x)
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician. Providers: 1

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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers

NPI Name Type Address

1174783716

MD Cara A. Jennings

Individual

5855 Bremo Rd

Suite 509

Richmond, VA

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Taxonomy Code 2081H0002X
Specialization Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Display Name Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Taxonomy Group Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Classification Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Definition 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.
Effective Date September 30, 2009
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