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| Clinical_Patient Care Programmes |
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admission patients are assessed and individual care programmes are
prescribed and discussed with the patients and their relatives and
carers. During the course of the patient’s stay in hospice any
necessary changes to this programme are explained and agreed prior
to their introduction.
Discharge planning meetings are held for all patients prior to their discharge. These meetings are attended by the relevant health care professionals together with the patient and his/her relatives or carers. This enables an appropriate care package to be in place prior to the patient’s return home. Comprehensive channels of communication are in place to ensure a seamless service between hospital, hospice and community. The
Hospice is committed to providing support and advice for patients’
families and carers. |