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Exterior of the UBC Hospital Koerner Pavilion during daytime

Palliative approach to care at UBC Hospital

Hospitals that do not have a dedicated Palliative Care Unit can provide a palliative approach to care to anyone who desires it.

How to access

  • Speak with your health-care team

    Speak with your health-care team about your goals of care and let them know you would like to receive a palliative approach to care.

Hours of operation

Currently open

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

The Emergency Department is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Visiting hours may vary depending on the unit. Please call the UBC Hospital main line at (604) 822-7121 to determine visiting times before your visit.

Parking & Transportation

​​For parking information at UBC, please visit https://parking.ubc.ca/ 

UBC Hospital (UBCH)

UBC Hospital (UBCH) is part of Vancouver Coastal Health and is one of British Columbia's foremost teaching and research facilities situated on the University of British Columbia campus.

Palliative Care in Hospitals

Hospitals specialize in diagnosing and treating illnesses or symptoms. Typically, a hospital stay is short-term, aimed at stabilizing symptoms before transitioning to a more comfortable setting such as at home or in hospice.