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Symptom Management

Symptoms other than pain can cause distress during a life-threatening illness. Breathing problems, stomach upset and loss of appetite, insomnia, delirium, and even itching can all be addressed by the palliative care team.
Symptom Checker
Interactive tool with infomation provided by Harvard Medical School. This tool covers over 100 common symptoms and guides users through a decision tree to determine possible causes and appropriate actions.
MSU Partners in Care for Symptom Management
Tools to provide help and guidance to patients and their caregivers regarding symptom management.
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