Organization Information
Alberta Health Services – Calgary Zone
General Information
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Service Type
Calgary Advanced Respiratory Disease Clinic
Program
Calgary Advanced Respiratory Disease Clinic provides Outpatient Respirology/Palliative care for patients with severe lung disease. Multidisciplinary team providing person centred care. Comprehensive symptom assessment and management for patients with severe lung disease. , , This clinic offers the following:,
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dyspnea action plans
opioid titration
longer appointment times
facilitated Advanced Care Planning and Goals of Care discussion
home visits when clinically indicated
support for referring physicians
close involvement with homecare teams
referrals to social workers and community services for help with housing, transportation and access to medication
bereavement counselling and support for family members
, , Key Provider: licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs), respirologists