End-of-Life Care
Our Partnership
Our end-of-life partnership is composed of individuals from across the state representing institutions, organizations and disciplines. We formed in 1999.
Mission
The people of South Dakota will receive the care needed to complete their lives and die peacefully, their loved ones will receive the support they need, and health care professionals in the state will be prepared to provide excellent palliative/end of life care in keeping with the needs and preferences of individuals and families.
Goal
To improve care at the end of life for the people of South Dakota.
Objectives
- To gather people/groups interested in end-of-life care
- To collaborate and coordinate activities
- To improve pain management
- To provide education in palliative care to health care providers
- To provide education to the people of South Dakota
- To serve as an information source to the state
- To focus on identifying and responding to patient and family needs
- To support and conduct relevant research
- To participate in legislative activities concerning end-of-life care
We invite you to explore our site to learn more about this important topic or contact us for more information. We also urge you to become involved today!