Education
Medical school
Dr. Lucas attended University of Massachusetts Medical School and graduated in
1999 (23 years ago). University of Massachusetts Medical School is ranked #47 number in the "Best Medical Schools" by U.S. News.
About Me
Dr. Lucas works at North Shore Physicians Group Inc, which has 400 other health providers.
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- 23+ years
- Female
- 1205999752
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Lucas is affiliated with the following hospitals.
North Shore Medical Center -
Specialties
Dr. Lucas is a palliative care specialist.
Hospice and Palliative Care
Palliative care is an interdisciplinary medical caregiving approach aimed at optimizing quality of life and mitigating suffering among people with serious, complex illnesses. Palliative care is appropriate for individuals with serious illnesses across the age spectrum and can be provided as the main goal of care or in tandem with curative treatment. It is provided by an interdisciplinary team which can include physicians, nurses, occupational and physical therapists, psychologists, social workers, chaplains, and dietitians. Palliative care can be provided in a variety of contexts, including hospitals, outpatient, skilled-nursing, and home settings. Although an important part of end-of-life care, palliative care is not limited to individuals near the end of life.