Palliative care, when commenced immediately upon diagnosis of a life limiting illness, can sometimes extend and will nearly always improve the quality of life. Patients are generally more mobile, comfortable and happier.
Palliative care is not specific to cancer or the elderly – Hospice services are provided free of charge for all types of life limiting illnesses and regardless of a person’s age, ethnicity, means or religion...
We care for the whole person – not just our patients’ physical needs but also their emotional, spiritual and social needs, if they desire it. We support the family as well, during the period of illness and beyond