Lindsay, May 5, 2004
This year, National Hospice Palliative Care Week focuses on all caregivers and the many gifts that they bring. Hospice Palliative Care programs are aimed at relieving the suffering and improving the quality of life for persons who are living with or dying from an advanced illness.
The Ross Memorial Hospital Continuing Care Program is hosting a presentation during National Hospice Palliative Care Week. Through its commitment to integrating hospital and community services, the program has invited community groups, physicians and staff to hear from Dr Dudgeon and Sharon Preston, Integration Coordinator regarding the palliative care integration project that they initiated in Kingston.
| Date: |
Friday May 7th |
| Location: |
Activity Room, 1st Floor, CCP (new wing) |
| Time: |
2:00pm |
Palliative care is an integral part of our formal health care system. Palliative care is designed to meet the physical, psychological, social, cultural, emotional and spiritual needs of each person and family. The team of caregivers often includes: nurses and physicians with special training in palliative care, the family physician, volunteers, social workers, spiritual counsellors and pharmacists. Nutritionists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and home support workers may also be part of the team when the need arises.
An integrated system aims for all of these groups, both inside and outside of the hospital setting, to work together on a patient-centred program for each individual and their families.
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