Palliative Care Support

The Camrose PCN and Alberta Health Services (AHS) are working in partnership to offer care to patients with a progressive disease when it is recognized that the illness is no longer curable

Using a coordinated, multi-disciplinary team approach; the program’s main goals are: To improve symptom control; Enable people to die where they choose; and Improve support and information for the patient and their family members/caregivers.

How will you and your doctor benefit?

Palliative Care Support will:

• Identify patients in need of palliative care and assess clinical and personal needs;
• Plan for patient care, including after hours care; and
• Track information sharing with patients, family members/caregivers, physicians and other healthcare providers

How do you access the program? 

Review the Palliative Care Support and Cancer Navigation Menu of Services.