Paliative care coverage in BC

Have you tried getting in touch with the BC Cancer Agency, they were really good with information once I called them, they are mainly volunteers, but there is usually at least one employee there who can answer questions.  I'm sorry that you haven't been able to get any answers, I found that the medical personel are lacking.  I just reread your request & see that you've already tried this.  

I found this http://www.hospicebc.org/  & also this http://www.vch.ca/your_health/health_topics/home_hospice_palliative_care/hospice_palliative_care  (sorry I don't know how to make it a short link)  I'm assuming because you're in Vancouver that you are with coastal health authority.  There are a number of links on the right side on the last link.  I hope this helps some, it's sometimes so difficult to get information.    If I can help in any other way, please don't hesitate to ask. 

My Mom worked in Palliative in White Rock's hospital (volunteer). As far as she knew, the drugs administered were paid for by the hospital. That's when you're in the hospital.

Don't know if it's the same if you're at home. I don't want to die at home and leave that mess for someone else to clean up!! How could my DH want to be in the same room that I died in? I've been with both my parents when they died and there were bodily functions and other procedures that I really wish I never saw. And THAT was in the hospital hospice!! At home, it would have been up to me to clean them up or suction out the mucus in their throats. You can't wait for the service to show up to do those kinds of things.I know some women say they'd feel honoured to do those functions, but seriously, I'd rather not have had to wipe my Dad's butt. A memory I don't want to have to have. I was very impressed with the hospital hospice. I'm sure private centres would be as caring, but then again, does provincial insurance cover what needs to be covered at a private centre?