Specialist Palliative Care Service

Introduction to the Palliative Care Service

For someone who has been diagnosed with a life threatening illness, palliative care may help with the management of symptoms and other problems. Specialist palliative care can provide relief from pain and other symptoms, psychological support, social and family support. Specialist Palliative Care professionals can work with your existing doctors, nurses and care givers to provide you with the best palliative care possible.

The goal of palliative care is achievement of the best quality of life for patients and their families.