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MidCentral DHB Pallative Care Service

Cancer Network Group Service

Today

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Palliative care supports hospital patients and families and whānau who are experiencing a life limiting illness.

The service consists of a Palliative Care Consultant and Specialist Nurses. We work alongside the lead care team in the hospital and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support their plan of care.

We can offer support regarding:

the management of symptoms to improve comfort
emotional and psychosocial distress related to a life limiting illness
planning return to the community. This can include working with the team to link people with community services including Arohanui Hospice in the MidCentral DHB region or their local hospice for people from other district health boards.

Staff

Our team is made up of a Palliative Care Consultant and Specialist Nurses who have been trained in palliative care.

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Your lead care team may discuss the possibility of getting us involved with your care. If you agree, we would normally be with you within two working days, but often…

Hours

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Not available on site on public holidays.

Services Provided

Hospice and palliative care services

Specialist hospital palliative care services

Hospitals and cancer treatment centres

Public hospitals

Cancer Types

Breast, Gynaecological, Leukaemia and Blood, Lung, Prostate, Skin Cancer / Melanoma, Others, Brain and Spinal, Head and Neck / Thyroid, Upper Gastrointestinal (Oesophagus / Stomach / Liver), Lower Gastrointestinal (Bowel / Rectum / Anus), Kidney, Bladder, Testicular, Sarcoma