Program: Paediatric Symptom Management and Supportive Care
Organization: Children's Hospital London Health Sciences Centre
Phone Numbers: 519-685-8500 ext 52288
Fax: 519-685-8101
Website: www.lhsc.on.ca/About_Us/Childrens_Hospital/
Address:
800 Commissioners Rd E
London, ON
N6A 5W9
Intersection: Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E
Location: London (Central)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Emergencies: Daily 24 hours
Contacts: Lisa Pearlman - Nurse Practitioner
lisa.pearlman@lhsc.on.ca
Service Description: Care and support for children and families living with life-threatening or life-limiting illness or disease * multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, child life therapists and spiritual advisors

Services include:
  • pain and symptom assessment and management
  • written Advance Directives
  • connections to community palliative care agencies and services
  • psychosocial support and written resources for patients, parents and siblings
  • bereavement care
  • assistance with creation of memories and legacy


Fees: Most services covered by OHIP
Application: Call for more information * medical referral required for most services
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Children and families experiencing a life-threatening or life-limiting illness or disease
Languages: English
Language Note: Interpretation available upon request
Area(s) Served: Southwestern Ontario
See Also: Inpatient Hospice Palliative Care Units
Last Updated: 8/15/2023
Service Record URL: http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=15755

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