Regional Integrated Palliative Care Service

Our Regional Integrated Palliative Care Specialists work collaboratively with clients, their families and all other care team members towards the achievement of identified palliative care goals and the enhancement of quality of life as defined by the client and family.

This service includes connecting clients with a local palliative physician or nurse practitioner when appropriate, nursing assessment & triage of palliative care needs, arranging for psychosocial support, discussing advanced care planning, DNR, MAID, preparing for end of life, supports waitlist management and flow of information from one program to another within Bethell Hospice and among several community partners including area hospitals, Ontario Health at Home, Telecheck, Community Paramedics, and more.

Criteria for referral (any of the following):

  • Client has a serious life-limiting illness diagnosis
  • Client does not already have a family doctor or local doctor capable of supporting palliative care needs to end of life
  • Caregiver is struggling with burnout

 

Clients must reside in Dufferin-Caledon to access this service. (View Map)