Palliative Care Services

Objectives

There are a total of ten hospitals under the Hospital Authority (HA) providing palliative care services, which include Bradbury Hospice, Buddhist Hospital, Caritas Medical Centre, Grantham Hospital, Haven of Hope Hospital, Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital, Ruttonjee & Tang Shiu Kin Hospitals, Shatin Hospital, Tuen Mun Hospital and United Christian Hospital. The objectives of palliative care services are to provide total care for the terminally-ill through the following inter-disciplinary efforts. The services provided include:

  • Physical palliative care with emphasis on symptom control
  • Psychological counselling and support to patients and their family member
  • Assistance over social difficulties such as to arrange and co-ordinate social and recreational activities for patients
  • Spiritual support

 

Referral for Different Types of Palliative Care Service

Information/Knowledge on Palliative Care

Educational Clinical Meetings