| Program: | Palliative Care Program | ||
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Hamilton Health Sciences St Peter's Hospital |
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| Phone Numbers: | 905-777-3837 ext 12234 or 12250 | ||
| Website: | www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/areas-of-care/pallia... | ||
| Address: |
88 Maplewood Ave, Level 3, East and West Wings Hamilton, ON L8M 1W9 |
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| Intersection: | Sherman Ave S and Maplewood Ave | ||
| Location: | Hamilton (Blakeley) | ||
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Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | By appointment | ||
| Service Description: | End-of-life care for people with a life-threatening illness * focuses on maintaining the comfort, quality of life, spirituality, autonomy, and dignity of each patient while supporting family members | ||
| Fees: | Most services covered by OHIP | ||
| Application: | Call * accepts self-referrals | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Adults 18 years and older who are in the final stages of a life-threatening illness * must require the expertise of an on-site, palliative care interdisciplinary team to manage symptoms and distress * must have goals of care promoting a comfort approach rather than aggressive treatment * must have a life expectancy ranging from several hours up to several months duration * must have care needs that cannot be met at home or other settings with the available resources | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Hamilton and area | ||
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