Hospice
Hospice is a model based on the philosophy of palliative care. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines palliative care as “an approach that improves the quality of life of individuals and their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illnesses, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment and treatment of pain and other problems; physical, psychosocial, and spiritual” (Chochinov, 2006, p.85). Within this definition, and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's (NHPCO) Philosophy and Standards of Practice, lie all of the previously presented criteria necessary for the ethical treatment of dying patients.
NHPCO Standards of Practice and Philosophy Statement:
References
Chochinov, H. (2006). Dying, dignity, and new horizons in palliative end-of-life care. CA Cancer Journal for
Clinicians, 56(84), 84-103.
Until I spoke with you and learned what I have about Hospice, I really just thought it was just a very sad place for the terminally ill. I had no idea how much positive can come out of a death. Your views have completely changed mine! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful to Hospice. They really help out not just with the physical piece of dealing with a dying family member, but the emotional piece. From the dysfunction in my family, we are all having a really rough time mentally dealing with the building tension and expectations. I am so grateful they are there to give my mother the attention she requires and mentally needs at this time of her life. It is a true vocation of passion.
ReplyDeleteMy father and my wife's father went through hospice. It is such a wonderful organization and they helped us so much. I can't say enough how great they were for my family.
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