Health care and medical in Ottawa, Ontario
Queensway Carleton Hospital - Palliative Care
Offered by Queensway Carleton Hospital
In short
Palliative care is a focus on pain and symptom management for those with life limiting illness. It is focused on managing complex symptoms to improve quality of life.
- Who it is for
- End of life
- What it helps with
- Medical care, Help with drinking or drugs, Help with my mental health, A fresh start, Dying with dignity
- Where
- 3045 Baseline Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 8P4
- How to reach
- Contact through Queensway Carleton Hospital: (613) 721-2000 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
Palliative care is a focus on pain and symptom management for those with life limiting illness. It is focused on managing complex symptoms to improve quality of life. Symptoms include, but are not limited to; pain, shortness of breath, nausea, constipation, and psychosocial issues. The palliative care team may see patients throughout their illness trajectory, from time of diagnosis to end of life. Palliative care does not hasten death or prolong life. The focus is on comfort, and improving quality of life.
Anyone who has symptoms that are interfering with their quality of life, and have a life limiting illness may be considered for a palliative care consult. Inpatients at the Queensway Carleton hospital can be referred to the palliative care team by the most responsible physician. If you are an outpatient, speak with your family physician about resources available in your community.
How do I get in touch?
Call (613) 721-2000, or use the website.
Listed in Ottawa, Ontario.
3045 Baseline Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 8P4
3045 Baseline Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 8P4Ottawa, Ontario
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