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Palliative Care Outpatients
What is this service?
This is the hospital based outpatient service run by a team consisting of a doctor and specialist pharmacist. This service should not be confused with the chronic pain clinic.
Who is this service for?
People with specialist palliative care needs who are well enough to travel to a hospital clinic.
Indications for referral
People with unresolved or complex symptoms
People who may need monitoring of symptoms or treatment.
People on complex drugs e.g. Methadone.
The service may not be suitable for:
People with chronic pain unrelated to current life threatening illness.
People in whom curative treatment is not possible, but where there are no ongoing physical or psychological symptoms
Who can refer?
GP
Hospital consultants or their team members after approval
Community Specialist Palliative Care Team
Site specific Clinical Nurse Specialist after either GP or consultant’s approval
Where and when are the clinics held?
Clinics are held in three hospitals within the city:
Royal Hallamshire Hospital Dr. Sam Fingas – Monday clinic Dr. Ellie Smith – Wednesday clinic Secretary: 0114 226 5602
Weston Park Hospital Dr. Vandana Vora – Tuesday clinic Secretary: 0114 226 5602
Northern General Hospital Dr Bill Noble – Thursday clinic Secretary: 0114 226 6770
How do I refer?
Urgent referrals (appointment required within next 7 days)
Professionals should telephone the appropriate consultant and fax the referral form or letter to the secretary.
Non-urgent referrals
Professionals should fax/send the referral form or letter to the appropriate consultant. We try to see all referrals within two weeks of referral.