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Program:
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Palliative Care Services
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Phone Numbers:
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905-576-8711 ext 33931
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax:
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905-721-4764
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Address:
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1 Hospital Court
Oshawa, ON
L1G 2B9
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Intersection:
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Simcoe St N and Hospital Court
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Location:
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Oshawa
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
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Service Description:
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This clinic provides therapies intended to comfort and support individuals and families who are living with, or dying from a progressive life-threatening illness or are bereaved.
Services available are: Pain and symptom management, psychosocial support, education, discharge planning from hospital, ongoing telephone follow up, facilitating community support and providing aid in decision making and advance care planning.
Outpatient Palliative Care services are offered in a clinic-like setting Mon-Fri from 8:30am-4:30pm at the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre in Oshawa.
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Application:
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Physician referral.
Waiting Period - Wait time is 7-10 days.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Must have a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card or private pay. Must have a progressive life threatening illness.
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Oshawa Region
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Last Updated:
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12/13/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=50878
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