London Health Sciences Centre

Victoria Hospital, Family Medicine and Palliative Care Program

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Record #: LON3553 Last Modified: 06 May 2013 Last Full Update: 27 Apr 2012
Address & Phone(s)
Address800 Commissioners Rd E
London, ON N6A 5W9
AccessibilityFully Accessible
IntersectionCommissioners Rd E and Wellington Rd
Mailing AddressPO Box 5010 
London, ON N6A 5W9
Office PhoneAutomated Switchboard: 519-685-8500
Crisis PhoneCall 911 in emergencies
Emergency Department: 519-685-8141
Fax519-685-8456
Description & Services
DescriptionIn patient 14-bed palliative care unit

Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team and addresses such areas as symptom control; emotional, psychological and spiritual needs, etc.

Facilities include quiet rooms * sleep chairs/cots are also available on a limited basis

Palliative Care Acute Consultation Service - Provided within the London Health Sciences Centre system
HoursVisiting hours may be unrestricted at the discretion of the team
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Adults 18 years and older, with a progressive life threatening illness for which curative treatment has ceased
ApplicationAdmission through family physician or unit medical director
Contact Information
Websitewww.lhsc.on.ca
Primary ContactMichelle Douglas, Coordinator, SAMU/Palliative Care Program; Phone: 519-685-8500 ext 53507; Email: michelle.douglas@lhsc.on.ca
Primary ExecutiveTrish Fitzpatrick, Manager, Medicine Services; Email: trish.fitzpatrick@lhsc.on.ca
Subjects
SubjectsHealth services

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