Palliative Care Service, Metro North Primary and Community Health Services

Also known as P&CHS

Services Offered Palliative Care

Service Description Provides public health funded services and care support for people who have an advancing and incurable illness, for whom the primary treatment goal is quality of life. The Service supports care within inpatient, outpatient, home care and Residential Aged Care settings. The service works with treating GP's or specialists and domiciliary nursing services.

Contact Details

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Address The Prince Charles Hospital, 490 Hamilton Road Entrance, Chermside, QLD 4032

Postal Address The Prince Charles Hospital, Rode Road, Chermside, QLD 4032

Telephone 07 3139 4601

Fax Number 07 3139 4661

Web site https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/tpch/healthcare-services/palliative-care-service

Eligibility

Referrals Referral required. No appointment required. Waiting list. General Practitioner

Eligibility Criteria You are over 18 years of age and have a limited life expectancy. You live in the northern suburbs of Brisbane.

Charges and Fees

Organisation Type Government

Charging Options There is no cost for the accessing the Palliative Care Service. However, please note that:an Approval is needed to access funds for some services you may require to meet your care needs at home. Delivery costs apply for some home care equipment.

Accessibility and Special Requirements

Accessibility Options

Accessible building
Accessible parking
Accessible toilets

Gender Requirements Not applicable

Additional Lingual Capabilities Access to translater services is available.

Additional Services 24 hour telephone contact is available to your GP and nursing service via TPCH switch 3139 4000.