Palliative care

Purpose:

To advise and support general practice teams in their provision of End of Life Care.

Key Components:

The provision of education and advice to general practice teams on the diagnosis, management, symptom control, referrals - to other medical and non-medical agencies, including oncologists - for those with terminal illness.

How to access :

Through the PHO office phone Toll Free 0800 800 743 or 03.3574 970
or fax: 03.357 4372 or GP direct contact to Dr Howard Wilson 03.304 7004 fax: 03.304 8683
email: howard_akaroahealthcentre@xtra.co.nz