At La Maison Au Diapason, patient care and services are provided by a multidisciplinary team:

Nurses

The nursing staff is present 24 hours a day.  They oversee the comfort of patients and symptom control, supervise the activities of volunteers and communicate with the medical team to ensure continuity of care.

Physicians

The medical team consists of a group of experienced physicians in palliative care. Each physician is responsible for a weekly shift that ensures a presence in the evening, at night and during weekends. A physician is present during the day Monday to Friday.

Volunteers

Volunteers assist nurses in routine activities such as hygiene, feeding, moving patients and providing support. All volunteers are rigorously selected and receive extensive training allowing to work at patients’ bedsides.

Psychological Support*

A psychologist offers psychological support. This professional is present at La Maison every Thursday morning from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Spiritual Support*

The individual beliefs of each patient and his or her family are respected. A spiritual resource can come to La Maison for exchanges or to offer pastoral services. A visit from a priest or a pastor is possible upon request as well as a communion service.

Massage Therapy*

Professional massage therapists can provide massages, reflexology, therapeutic touch and other approaches in massage therapy depending on their field of expertise. These services are offered to patients and their loved ones.

Animal Assisted Therapy*

Animal assisted therapy can be arranged depending on the availability of our partners.

*These professionals offer their services on a volunteer basis and according to their availability.