Alberta puts $20 million into end-of-life care for patients and families
Posted Sep 9, 2020 11:38:32 AM.
Last Updated Sep 9, 2020 11:54:00 AM.
EDMONTON – The Alberta government said it will spend $20 million on end-of-life care.
Health Minister Tyler Shandro said the money is a first step in improving access to palliative care for patients and their families.
He added the province is committed to high-quality health care for Albertans.
About $5 million of the money will go to the Covenant Health Palliative Institute to increase access to end-of-life services and to promote advance care planning.
Another $1 million will be provided to the Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Association to establish in-person and online support groups, develop a grief support line and expand educational workshops.
The province has also eliminated co-payments for end-of-life drugs needed by about 2,700 Albertans who choose to die at home or in a hospice.