William Osler Health System - Etobicoke General Hospital - Palliative Care

Application

Medical referral required

Eligibility / Target Population

Adults 18 years or older * People suffering from incurable and/or life-limiting illnesses of a cancerous and/or non-cancerous nature

Fees

Most services covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Area Served

Toronto (Etobicoke) and Vaughan (Woodbridge)

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Palliative Care Inpatient unit (12 beds) at Etobicoke General Hospital provides:

complex and acute pain and symptom management
psychological support to patients, caregivers and families
care and comfort at the end of life
admission direct from home to the inpatient unit for patients with advanced illness who are already registered with one of our palliative care physicians
support with discharge planning, including discharge home or other facilities
culturally sensitive care that respects the patient’s beliefs, values and preference

Unit Location:
9th floor, turn right when exiting the elevators, turn right again

Inpatient Unit