Transcript A Day At Compton Hospice - The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust Medical Staff Induction Day
Specialist Palliative Care at New Cross Hospital
Dr Clare Marlow Consultant in Palliative Medicine
Definition of Palliative Care
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Active total care of patients whose disease no longer responds to curative treatment, Focusing on quality of life and Integrating the
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physical
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psychological
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spiritual
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social aspects of care
Palliative care
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Cancer and non-cancer requires a collaborative (multi-professional) approach follows the patient: Provided at home, in nursing homes, in residential care, in hospitals and in specialist units
The palliative care approach
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is good clinical practice informed by a knowledge and practice of palliative care principles
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should be a component of health care available to all patients who need it
Hospital Support Specialist Palliative Care Team • • • • • •
3 Specialist Palliative Care Nurses 2 Consultants (sessional input) and 1 Specialty Registrar in Palliative Medicine 1 Palliative / End-of-Life Care Facilitator 2 Specialist Occupational Therapists 2 Palliative Care Social Workers 2 Specialist Physiotherapists
The team is based in New Cross Hospital and supported by a Team Co-ordinator
Why refer to the specialist palliative care nurses?
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Advice:
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For pain and symptom management
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If complex psycho-social issues identified Help with planning a complex discharge Identification of patients who require specialist in-patient care within a hospice setting
Why refer to the palliative care social worker ?
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Patients with palliative social care needs:
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To plan and organise social care after discharge
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To assist with the transition into palliative care nursing homes
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For financial advice for both patient and carers
Why refer to the specialist OT and Physiotherapist ?
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Give patients some autonomy back
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Active rehabilitation may be key to best quality of life
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For preparing a successful discharge home with appropriate equipment Guiding family on practical issues for future care
Services provided by Compton Hospice • • • •
Home Care and Hospice at Home Day Care In-Patient Admissions for:
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Pain & Symptom Control
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Psychological Support Rehabilitation Terminal care Bereavement Support
In-Patient Admissions at Compton Hospice • • • •
18 Beds for catchment area of over one Million Population Average Stay 14 Days (not a long stay facility) Waiting List operates
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Highest needs for Specialist Care take priority 60% Discharged, 40% Die in the Hospice
The Palliative Care Team
may be contacted on Ext 5212 (Monday - Friday) Advice can be obtained out of hours from the On-Call Medical Team via Compton Hospice (0845 2255497)