The In-Patient Unit in the Palliative Care department of Mount Sinai Hospital Montreal provides comprehensive and compassionate care for patients and their families in the terminal phases of illness with a prognosis of less than three months. Medical treatment is not active. The focus of treatment emphasizes the control of pain and symptom management and includes psychological, social, spiritual and cultural support.

Palliative Care in-patients at Mount Sinai Hospital Montreal are empowered to make decisions regarding their daily living and care. Ongoing support and information are always available.

The in-patient unit consists of 15 beds for patients diagnosed with cancer. Quality care is delivered with sensitivity and professionalism by an interdisciplinary team consisting of physicians, nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists, social workers, pharmacists, dieticians, chaplains, volunteers as well as recreational, music and art therapists.

When privacy is required, Mount Sinai Hospital offers patients and their families the use of The Family Room.