Palliative Care through Outpatient Clinics and Programs
For people who can leave their homes, North Shore, Vancouver, and Richmond offer a range of Specialized Palliative Care Services and supports for clients and their family members, caregivers and/or bereaved through outpatient/ambulatory programs and care settings.
How to access
Visit the pages below for more information on each clinic/program. Contact your area's specialized palliative care access line for more conversation and to access these services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a cost for palliative and end-of-life care services?
Depending on the type of services you require, there may be a cost for end-of-life care or palliative care services.
There is no cost for community nursing or rehabilitation services if you receive care at home. Some medications and palliative supplies, and equipment are available free of charge for eligible patients through B.C. Palliative Care Benefits. In addition, there is no cost for home support services if you are enrolled with B.C. Palliative Care Benefits.
If you require publicly subsidized hospice care, you will pay a fixed daily rate per day. The daily rate for short-stay services is adjusted each year. It is calculated by multiplying the minimum monthly rate for long-term care services by 12 months and dividing it by 365 days.
Find more information on the costs of publicly subsidized home and community care services in B.C.