Palliative Care Program

Provided by: Health PEI
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Service Description

Provides in-home and inpatient services to assist people experiencing a progressive life threatening illness and their families. Includes:

  • Medical, nursing and professional care
  • Assistance understanding your illness and treatment options
  • Helping you learn to express your wishes and personal goals and help you to achieve these goals
  • Pain and symptom management
  • Respite care for families/caregivers
  • Advance care planning
  • Ongoing bereavement support for families
  • After hours in-home support is available through Island EMS by calling 9-1-1. Visit Paramedics Providing Palliative Care at Home Program for full details

Information

Eligibility:
Individuals diagnosed with a progressive life limiting illness
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Contact family doctor, local Home Care Office or the Provincial Palliative Care Office
Documents Required:
PEI Health Card
Program Hours:
Varies * After hours when Home Care Nurse is not regularly available, in-home support is available through Island EMS by calling 9-1-1.
Program Email:
palliativeadmin@ihis.org
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/palliative-care(...)
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

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