Integrated Care involves every aspect of end-of-life care from the point of view of the patient, family and staff. The provision of an integrated care service is critical in achieving a more seamless and holistic care of the dying person. It will provide better patient care and a more user friendly health service.
> Learn morePatient-centred communication is respectful of patient autonomy and preferences. Enhancing communication skills of staff and providing the required resources will greatly improve the hospital experience of those having to deal with death, dying and bereavement.
> Learn moreDesigning facilities that ensure dignity, privacy and confidentiality and that provide a sense of psychological and spiritual support for people who are dying, their families and staff is essential. The right to die in peaceful and dignified surrounding must be a right bestowed to all people who are dying.
> Learn moreThe concept of a "good death" is now widely recognised internationally. The needs and wishes of the dying person and not just their family must be taken into account. The patient’s right to choose is becoming more of an issue as people are becoming more informed and assertive and also as end-of-life care is being addressed by legislative frameworks.
> Learn moreThe Hospice Friendly Hospitals Programme is an IHF initiative in partnership with: