Palliative care supports individuals living with incurable and/or life-limiting illnesses by focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Our goal is to manage pain and symptoms while providing compassionate care that meets the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families.
At Deep River & District Hospital, we are committed to helping patients live as fully and comfortably as possible in their final stages of life. We encourage families to be involved in care decisions, creating space for meaningful connection and support during this time of transition.
Our Palliative Care Services
- Pain and symptom management, in consultation with physicians
- Emotional support for patients and loved ones
- Grief counselling and bereavement resources
- Family involvement and support throughout the care journey
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary care, including nursing, physicians, social workers, and allied health professionals
- Access to trained palliative care volunteers from the Deep River & District Health Auxiliary, who offer companionship and non-clinical support to patients and families
We endeavor to enhance the final stages of life for our patients through a compassionate and dignified approach to care. We encourage families to be involved in the decisions around physical, emotional, and spiritual care, giving them an opportunity to prepare for the death of a loved one.
Additional Resources
Click here to access the Health Canada (Palliative Care and End of Life Care) website.