Health Professionals

This section of the web site also offers:

• Referral Forms - frequently-requested referral forms intended for Health Professionals only.  
  
• No CPR Form
  
• End of Life (EOL) Symptom Guidelines - this link contains all the guidelines listed below:
  
  
  • Introduction
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Ascites
  • Bowel Care
  • Cough
  • Dehydration
  • Delirium and Restlessness
  • Depression in the terminally ill
  • Dyspnea
  • Exsanguination
  • Fatigue
  • Hypercalcemia in Malignant Disease
  • Malignant Bowel Obstruction
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Nutrition and Cachexia
  • Principles Of Pain Assessment
  • Principles Of Pain Management
  • Respiratory Secretions and Congestion
  • Spinal Cord Compression
  • Twitching _Myoclonus_Seizures

Disclaimer :The information contained herein was written for use within the Vancouver Island Health Authority and we make no warranty, expressed or implied. While care has been taken to ensure accuracy of the information, it is not intended to provide medical advice or to replace the specific recommendations of physicians and other health team members. Since Best Practice and Standards of Care are constantly evolving, it is advised that this site not be used as the sole source of information. You are encouraged to also consult other current references.