Directory of Pediatric Services

Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care

Indications for a Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care Consult: • Pain and symptom management in patients with serious, life-limiting conditions • Navigating goals of treatment

• Care coordination in patients with serious illness • Family support for patients with serious illness • End-of-life decision making and symptom management • Hospice referrals and coordination

Team Clinicians: Susan Buckingham, M.D., FAAP Assistant Professor Division Director, Palliative Medicine

Amber Albright, LICSW-S, PIP Coordinator

Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care

;Emily Dodenhoff, M.D. Assistant Professor Associate Program Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

Ashley C. Nichols, M.D., FAAHPM Associate Professor Physician Advisor, UAB Serious Illness

Office (205) 638-7150 Pager (205) 638-9100;

Sam Perna, D.O., FAAHPM Associate Professor

ask for the Palliative Medicine physician on call

Sasha Ramini, MSN, CRNP Nurse Practitioner, Oncology

Tracey White Secretary

Fax (205) 638-7018

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