Last updated: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 The idea of being sick and unable to care for yourself or becoming a burden to friends and family is a source of great concern to many people. Serious illnesses
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About Palliative Care – More about palliative care
Last updated: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 Where do you go? Palliative care may be offered by a variety of institutions, including hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, long-term care facilities as well as in
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About Palliative Care – Caring the hospice way
Last updated: Thursday, July 23, 2009 If you were terminally ill, you would want to be relieved of pain, made as comfortable as possible and comforted in tranquil surroundings. The need for hospice
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About Palliative Care – Palliative care vs hospice care
Last updated: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 Hospice care is aimed at people who may be in their final months or weeks of life and always includes palliative care. Hospice care is centred on caring for
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About Palliative Care – How to get access to palliative care
Last updated: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 What are the things you need to think about before considering the palliative approach and who should you speak to? Talk to your doctor. Find out what
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About Palliative Care – The hospice and cancer patients
Last updated: Thursday, September 23, 2004 The hospice provides a three-tier service to cancer patients and their families. Counselling and support, home care services and admission to the hospice
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