Dr. Paul Rousseau

Palliative Care
SC
male

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Palliative Care

Languages spoken

English

Doctor Q&A

5 Answers
6 Agrees
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Paul Rousseau
Specializes in Palliative Care
Pneumonia: I know this won't be the answer you want, but I don't know nearly enough to be able to tell you when you can return to work. It's best you ask the doc... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Rousseau
Specializes in Palliative Care
Very similar: Palliative care is managing symptoms, physical and emotional, for people with chronic or life-threatening diseases (including people in hospice). This... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Rousseau
Specializes in Palliative Care
6 months or more: No they do not put people to sleep. People can stay on hospice for longer than 6 months if there is documented evidence that they are declining and st... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Rousseau
Specializes in Palliative Care
Symptoms of terminal: This is an interesting question. With pregnancy, one of the main symptoms can be nausea and vomiting. Many terminal cancers can have nausea and vomiti... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Paul Rousseau
Specializes in Palliative Care
Stop drinking: First, he needs to stop drinking if he hasn't already. Second, he needs to take the medications his liver or primary care doctor has prescribed for hi... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Testimonials
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Thank you notes
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rousseau is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rousseau is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thanks, the hospital doctor said I have to speak with my local doctor.
HealthTap member
This made me feel good. Thanks!
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