Hospice Palliative Care Network Project

What is palliative care?

Palliative care is aimed at the relief of suffering and improvement in the quality of life for persons who are living with or dying from an advanced illness or who are bereaved.

• Palliative care strives to meet the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs while remaining sensitive to personal, cultural and religious values, beliefs and practices.
• Palliative care involves the collaborative efforts of an interdisciplinary team including the individual, the family, caregivers, service providers and hospice volunteers.
  

Hospice Palliative Care Network Project (HPCNet)

A pilot project is underway to develop a new model of home palliative care coordination and service delivery.

The Hospice Palliative Care Network Project (HPCNet) offers access to a network of support for persons with an advanced illness who wish to remain at home, or who live in a long-term care facility.

The HPCNet team includes

• Palliative Care Physicians
• Palliative Care Nurse Consultants
• Palliative Care Coordinator Consultants
• Hospice Volunteers

The HPCNet team works with a person's existing caregivers to provide optimal care.

The HPCNet Project also offers educational opportunities for primary care providers and volunteers to enhance their knowledge and skills in palliative care.

Services provided by the HPCNet Project

• Pain & symptom management.
• Case management.
• Consultation services to primary caregivers.
• Practical & emotional support.

HPCNet Service Area

The HPCNet Project service area lies within the boundaries of the old City of Toronto, which corresponds to the current boundaries of the Toronto Community Care Access Centre.

Requesting a Palliative Care Consult