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Wednesday, 24 February 2010 02:13 |
 The mission of the Asian Institute of Health Care Hospice, Access Professional and Nursing Care Center and Hospiceasia.org is to promote the development and delivery of the highest quality end-of-life care through advocacy of hospice philosophy and provide the resources which will enhance the dignity of life for the terminally ill, their families and caregivers.
Hospice affirms life. Hospice exists to provide support and care for persons in the last phases of incurable diseases so the might live as fully and comfortably as possible. Hospice recognizes dying as a normal process whether or not resulting from disease. Hospice neither hastens nor postpones death. Hospice believes that, through appropriate care and promotion of a caring community sensitive to their needs, patients and families may be able to attain mental and spiritual preparation for death in a manner satisfactory to them.
Hospice believes the end to life can be a meaningful and special time for patients and loved ones. For those with terminal illness, Hospice provides the treatment and care necessary for their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, either at home or in a home-like setting
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Last Updated on Sunday, 14 March 2010 04:36 |
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Wednesday, 24 February 2010 02:21 |
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In America and other neighboring countries, The hospice concept of care has been part of their healthcare continuum for 20 years. At the foundation of hospice care are interdisciplinary teams of skilled professionals and trained volunteers that provide physical, emotional and spiritual comfort to persons with life-limiting illness. Whenever possible, hospice care is provided at home, but it can also be available in inpatient settings or long-term care facilities. Key to the hospice philosophy is the support of the patient's family in giving care and in the grieving that continues after death. The values and choices of the patient and family are respected.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 14 March 2010 04:43 |
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Wednesday, 24 February 2010 02:18 |
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Palliative care (from Latin palliare, to cloak) is any form of medical care or treatment that concentrates on reducing the severity of disease symptoms, rather than striving to halt, delay, or reverse progression of the disease itself or provide a cure.
The goal of palliative care is to prevent and relieve suffering and to improve quality of life forpeople facing serious, complex illness. (source : Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
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Last Updated on Sunday, 14 March 2010 04:48 |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 24 February 2010 02:15 |
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Asian Institute of Health Care Hospice Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides quality care and compassionate support to terminally ill patients and their families, regardless of their ability to pay. Making this special care available to everyone is accomplished by community and corporate support through the Asian Institute of Health Care Hospice Foundation. Established in 1999, the sole purpose of the Asian Institute of Health Care Hospice Foundation is to serve as the fundraising arm of the Hospice.
Your gift makes it possible for terminally ill patients to live their final days without pain and
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Last Updated on Sunday, 14 March 2010 04:37 |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 24 February 2010 02:20 |
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Dame Cicely trained as a nurse, a medical social worker and finally as a physician. From 1948 she was involved with the care of patients with terminal illness, lectured widely on the subject, wrote many articles and contributed to a great number of books. She founded St. Christopher's Hospice in 1967 as the first research and teaching hospice linked with clinical care, pioneering the field of palliative medicine.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 14 March 2010 04:42 |
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