Palliative Care Service
The Palliative Care Service aims to improve the quality of life for patients with a life-limiting illness.
The Redcliffe Hospital Palliative Care Service operates a weekly clinic for local patients at Caboolture Hospital. The team visits wards twice a week to see patients staying at the hospital.
Our services
The dedicated Palliative Care Team of medical and nursing staff works closely with your healthcare team to provide you the best individualised care. Services include:
- inpatient pain and symptom assessment, management and advice
- support for advance care planning
- liaison and support to GPs and domiciliary nurses in the community
- referral to local palliative care services including inpatient units and community services
- education.
How to access this service
No external referrals are accepted for this service. You can only access this service when you are staying in hospital or if you have been referred by a hospital clinician.
What to bring
- Your Medicare card
- Private health insurance card (if you have one)
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
- Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports
- Glasses, hearing and mobility aids
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
- Snacks, a drink or money to buy refreshments
- Something to read or do while you wait
Contact us
Specialist Outpatient Department
Location: Ground floor, Caboolture Hospital
Phone: (07) 5433 8663
Fax: (07) 5433 8726
Email: Cab_Hosp_SOPD
Open: Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm
Resources
- Care at the end of life
- Care Search – information on palliative care
- PalAssist – a free 24 hour telephone and online service for palliative care patients, carers, family and friends