Department of Medicine
Palliative Care & Geriatric Medicine
Palliative Care
Our palliative care providers work as a team, with a focus on the individual patient.
Geriatric Medicine
Our staff are dedicated and experienced clinicians and clinical educators in the field of geriatric medicine.
Caregiver Resources
The Palliative Care team will keep in contact with the family in a variety of ways to offer support and to make suggestions for resources in the community, such as bereavement support groups.
Education & Training
Palliative Care & Geriatric Medicine at Mass General develop, enhance and provide education and training opportunities.
Research
Learn about research projects within the Division of Palliative Care & Geriatric Medicine.
Virtual Care
Many of our visits have been changed to virtual or "telehealth" appointments to promote physical distancing.
Dementia Care Collaborative
Teaching new ways to understand dementia, how to communicate and partner with those with dementia and offer support and guidance for caregivers.
Continuum Project
Working to improve the culture of serious illness care by engaging with patients, families, clinicians and staff to offer serious illness communications training.
More Resources at Mass General
Social Work
At the Mass General Social Work Department, we help patients and families deal with the unique concerns that illness and hospitalization can create.
Blum Patient & Family Learning Center
The Blum Center is a relaxed and comfortable place for patients, families and friends to find accurate health-related information with help from specially trained staff.
Spiritual Care
As partners in healing, Mass General Spiritual Care Providers serve patients, families, visitors and staff through comfort, encouragement and prayer.
Cancer Center
Our Mission: To advance knowledge and rapidly translate discovery into exceptional, personalized cancer care for our patients.
Dementia Care Collaborative
Teaching new ways to understand dementia, how to communicate and partner with those with dementia and offer support and guidance for caregivers.
Advances in Motion
Advances in Motion highlights the latest breakthroughs, research and clinical trials in Geriatric Medicine from Mass General.
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About the Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine at Mass General offers innovative, high-quality medical care, trains future medical leaders, and produces research that advances science and improves care.