Symptom Control & Palliative Care Consult Program
Alberta Health Services - Cancer Care Alberta
- Description
- Program for patients of the Cross Cancer Institute who are having problems with pain or other symptoms from cancer.
Depending on needs, a patient may see either several team members during a half-day appointment, or a few team members during a shorter appointment. The patient is followed by the team until pain or other symptoms improve. Management is then continued by the primary care physician or nurse practitioner.
Key Provider: chaplains, dietitians, doctors, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, psychologists, registered nurses (RNs), respiratory therapists, social workers, speech language pathologists (SLPs) - Eligibility
- Yes, Patient who is 18 years of age or older, under the care of the Cross Cancer Institute and able to attend a clinic appointment.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: Yes,Referral must be made by a physician or nurse practitioner.
Waiting Period: Yes,An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
- Telephone
- 780-432-8350
- Fax
- 780-432-8419
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Documents Required
Referral must be made by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps and washrooms - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- March 28, 2023
- Address
- 11560 University Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T6G 1Z2This facility provides a range of healthcare services for people with cancer. There's no emergency department at this location.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:30 AM to 04:30 PMTue08:30 AM to 04:30 PMWed08:30 AM to 04:30 PMThu08:30 AM to 04:30 PMFri08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
