Symptom Management at Home
A home service provided through health funds and organisations.
This service is provided under agreements with health funds and referring organisations.
About the service
Care Plus symptom management belongs to HomeCare and is provided in the patient’s home through health funds and organisations.
Purpose of the service
Symptom management focuses on identifying, assessing and relieving symptoms that cause discomfort or distress. Care is personalised and determined after a professional assessment. Medication or dosage must not be changed without instructions from an authorised healthcare professional.
Information and referral
The scope of the service and referral pathway are determined by the referring body. Contact Care Plus for additional information.
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Frequently asked questions
What is symptom management at home?
Symptom management focuses on identifying, assessing and relieving symptoms that cause discomfort or suffering. The Care Plus symptom management service belongs to the HomeCare division and is provided in the patient’s home through health funds and organisations.
For which patients has Care Plus developed activity in this field?
Care Plus has developed activity in this field for patients with chronic illnesses, including appropriate patients with heart failure and with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Which symptoms are involved?
Symptoms that may be addressed, depending on the assessment, include shortness of breath, pain, weakness and fatigue, nausea, swelling (oedema) and a decline in functioning.
Do monitoring and adjustment at home guarantee that hospitalisation will not be needed?
No. Monitoring and adjustment at home do not guarantee that hospitalisation will not be needed. When the patient’s condition requires it, the team will recommend assessment or treatment in the appropriate setting.
Can medications or doses be changed without instruction?
No. Do not change medications or doses without instruction from a qualified medical professional. Treatment is personalised and decided after a professional assessment.
What should we do when shortness of breath gets worse?
Significant, new or worsening shortness of breath may require urgent medical assessment. In such a case, or whenever an emergency is suspected, contact emergency medical services immediately — 101 (Magen David Adom) — and do not wait for a planned visit.
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