The VCH-VC Palliative Care Program has developed a new prescription template and process for community patients who need urgent subcutaneous medications at end of life. “End of Life Medication Orders” fillable PDF is available on Pathways and VCH PPO website, and is linked to a designated community pharmacy.
For more information about this or other initiatives within the Vancouver Integrated Palliative Services (VIPS) project, contact Dr. Nori MacGowan, Medical Director VCH-VC Palliative Care Program.