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Our principle aim is
to provide care at an optimum level, for all who come to us for assistance: the terminally
ill patient, the rehabilitation and convalescent patient, the frail elderly patients
living nearby who can be helped by day care, the
home-based patient in need of symptomatic treatment or whose care-giver requires temporary
respite. The services & facilities offered by the Hospice are as follows. |
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| Palliative Care is the
active total care of people whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment. Care is
delivered by co-ordinated medical, nursing and allied health services that are provided,
where possible, in the environment of the person's choice. Control of pain, of other
symptoms and of psychological, emotional and spiritual problems is paramount. The goal of palliative care is achievement of the best possible quality of life for patients, and for their families and friends. Many aspects of palliative care are also applicable earlier in the course of the illness in conjunction with treatment aimed at cure. |
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| The Caritas Christi Aged Care Unit provides assessment and treatment of conditions associated with ageing. The Unit aims to help achieve maximum independence and quality of life. It also provides a short-term home-based service which assits people to manage better in their own homes. | |||||
| Eastern Palliative Care works closely with Caritas Christi in ensuring continuity of care between inpatient care and the home setting. Patients can be referred from Caritas Christi Hospice, other hospitals, family and friends. Referrals can be made by phoning the Care Team Leader on (03) 9729-7533. | |||||
| The Allied Health Service comprises of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, pharmacists and social workers. These professionals work with the medical and nursing staff as a team of experts, each member providing specific skills to support the patient's health care needs and to achieve treatment goals. | |||||
Pastoral care is the care and concern for the whole person and
is available for patients and their families, and all staff members. Pastoral care is
offered with:
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| The grief that follows the loss of a person is a normal response. Most people cope with the support of family and friends. We have the resources to meet the needs of those who require extra support. | |||||
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Copyright 2000 St. Vincent's Hospital
Melbourne (Australia). |
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