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Palliative Symptom Relief Kit (SRK) Prescription – Hospice Palliative Care (HPC) Teams
POLICY
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This is a Physician / Nurse Practitioner (NP) order to be implemented by a Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) when
symptoms require urgent intervention to facilitate a comfortable home death. - The attending Physician/NP is to be notified as soon as possible regarding change in patient’s condition and need for ongoing prescription(s).
- DNR and plan for expected death should be in place.
- Completed prescription to be FAXED back to Ontario Health atHome at 416-222-6517 or 905-952-2404
