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Palliative Care

Description:Palliative Care at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC, specializes in acute medical care, symptom management, and pain control.
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Patient and Visitor Experience for Palliative Care

Hours of Operation *Hours may vary; please contact the clinic to confirm.

Monday:00:00 - 24:00
Tuesday:00:00 - 24:00
Wednesday:00:00 - 24:00
Thursday:00:00 - 24:00
Friday:00:00 - 24:00
Saturday:00:00 - 24:00
Sunday:00:00 - 24:00
Patient Instructions
  1. 1Bring any current medications and a list of them.
  2. 2Bring dentures, glasses, hearing aids, cell phone/charger (if applicable), and footwear.
  3. 3Bring own clothes and toiletries, if preferred.
  4. 4Bring personal wheelchair or walker, if applicable.
  5. 5Bring entertainment materials such as crossword puzzles, magazines.
  6. 6Do not bring any valuables that might be misplaced or lost.
  7. 7Do not bring any heavily scented flowers or perfumes.
  8. 8All patients/visitors should follow good hand hygiene.
Physical Directions
  1. 1Once at Lions Gate Hospital, take the acute tower elevator to Floor 7 and follow the signs to 7-WeSt. An information desk is available in the 15th street entrance lobby for assistance.

Services & Specialties for Palliative Care

Main Services

Acute medical care
Symptom management
Pain control
Nursing care
Care aid support for personal care
Medical tests, diagnoses and treatments
Pain and symptom management (complex pain, nausea, anxiety, shortness of breath)
Access to and/or help with taking prescribed medications
Allied health services (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work)
Spiritual care services
  • Acute medical care
  • Symptom management
  • Pain control
  • Nursing care
  • Care aid support for personal care
  • Medical tests, diagnoses and treatments
  • Pain and symptom management (complex pain, nausea, anxiety, shortness of breath)
  • Access to and/or help with taking prescribed medications
  • Allied health services (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work)
  • Spiritual care services
  • Grief/bereavement support
  • Meals
  • Referrals to community or hospice services
  • Transition planning
  • Care plans aligned with goals, religious or cultural preferences
Telehealth:Yes — Virtual health services are available.

Specialties

The following types of medical expertise are offered by providers indicated to work at this location.
Family Doctor
  • Family Doctor

Provider Languages Spoken

Languages in addition to English that are spoken by at least one provider at this location.
Gujarati

Palliative Care Contact and Communication

Palliative Care Referral Information

Referral Process: Access to the PCU is often facilitated through the Emergency Room, dependent on bed availability. Transfers can be arranged with the unit's Patient Care Coordinator once a bed is available. Palliative physicians may meet patients in their current unit for assessment.
How to Refer: Let the care team know if a palliative care consult is desired. For transfers from the community, speak with the health-care team or call the home and community care access line in the area. Health-care professionals can also fax a completed home and community care referral form to the local community office.

Palliative Care Metadata and Administrative Details

Hospital Affiliations: Lions Gate Hospital
Facilities: Private rooms, shared rooms, patient bathrooms, nursing station, hallway, kitchen, microwave, patient fridge, gift shop
Parking Info: Paid visitor parking is available in the hospital parkade on 15th Street, east of St. Georges Avenue. Free parking is available at qathet General Hospital and Squamish General Hospital. Parking information for UBC Hospital is available on the UBC parking website. Designated electric vehicle charging stations are available at Bella Coola General Hospital, qathet General Hospital, and Squamish General Hospital.

Palliative Care Accessibility and Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator Access: Yes
Accessible Parking: true
Access Notes: Lions Gate Hospital is wheelchair accessible. Take the acute tower elevator to Floor 7 to access the Palliative Care Unit.
Parking Info: Paid visitor parking is available in the hospital parkade on 15th Street, east of St. Georges Avenue. Free parking is available at qathet General Hospital and Squamish General Hospital. Parking information for UBC Hospital is available on the UBC parking website. Designated electric vehicle charging stations are available at Bella Coola General Hospital, qathet General Hospital, and Squamish General Hospital.

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