Public Consultation on Quality Standards for End-of-Life Care in Hospitals - Phase 2
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Integrated Care

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.

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Communications

Patient-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.

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Design & Dignity

Designing 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.

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An Ethical Approach

The HFH has developed a Patient-centred approach to end-of-life care  An Ethical Framework for End-of-Life Care – consisting of 8 modules of learning. This Framework aims to support health professionals and hospital staff to become more informed, confident and collaborative in addressing the ethical and legal challenges that arise in the treatment and care of dying patients and their families.

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