Respiratory Therapists

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Respiratory Therapists

What is a respiratory therapist's role in palliative care?
A respiratory therapist can:

look at and follow a person who is having breathing problems
advise and teach on the use of oxygen, suctioning and medications to help with breathing
help to get oxygen at home for the person

In this section

	What is palliative care?
	What is the Regional Palliative Care Program?
	Palliative Home Care
	Hospice Care
	Hospital Care
	Tertiary Palliative Care
	Outpatient Clinic
	Role of Family Doctor
	Consultants
	Dietitians
	Nurses
	Occupational therapist
	Physiotherapist
	Recreational therapist
	Rehabilitation Therapist Assistant
	Social Worker
	Chaplain
	Pharamacist
	Respiratory Therapist

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