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| Hospice Perspective Medicale is the only accredited organization in the county of Cluj, Romania, whose team of professionals are trained to give specialist palliative care services. The multidisciplinary team of HPM is formed by doctors, registered nurses, certified nurses’ aides, physiotherapists, a social worker, a psychologist and volunteers trained in pall care. Our full range of services includes:: |  |
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Medical and nursing care Counseling Support groups Complementary therapies Volunteer services Spiritual care Family trips Bereavement care |
Admission Criteria Payment Home calls schedule Support groups schedule Training in Palliative Care Contact us |
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| “Palliative
care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and
their families facing the problem asssociated with life-threatening illness, 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.” (From the World Health Organisation definition, revised 2002) |
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Medical and nursing care | |
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Doctors and nurses provide expert pain and symptom management, while qualified nurses’ aides offer care giving assistance in the patients home. A physical therapist assists patients with mobility difficulties. |
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Medical supplies such as bed pads, diapers and nursing supplies, and medical equipment deemed necessary for comfortable patient care (e.g. beds, wheelchairs and crutches) are provided to patients subject to availability. Medication is the responsibility of the family.
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A life-threatening illness seriously affects the patient’s self image and relationships. Personal emotional problems mingle with illness-related family issues. Staff members and trained volunteers provide counseling designed to meet the specific needs of each patient and caregiver. |
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Nobody understands someone’s pain better than a fellow sufferer. In a safe and pleasant environment, patient and caregiver support groups offer the opportunity to vent feelings, and share fears and concerns with understanding people. |
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Distraction is a strong weapon against pain. As much as their condition allows, patients are encouraged to do things that bring them joy and give their lives significance. This can be anything from playing an instrument to teaching volunteers how to play bridge. Also, patients are helped to relax by massage and music therapy. |
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A caring, discreet volunteer can make much difference in the lives of patient and caregiver, however small the help offered. Trained volunteers offer practical support to the patient and family such as light household chores, transportation to the clinic, or shopping. Also, they may stay with the patient in order to allow the caregiver to take a needed break or attend caregiver support groups. |
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Patients and their families are helped to deal with the questions that often arise during and after an imminent loss, such as Why me? Why must my loved one suffer? The importance of spiritual care differs from person to person. Our team respects the beliefs and values of patients, while offering them the spiritual support needed in such times. |
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Long-term suffering often leads to isolation, emotional and physical. Our team organises picnics and weekend trips to the mountains for patients and their families in an attempt to lift up their spirits by interaction with others in a refreshing natural setting. These are special times of being together and sharing, but also of celebrating life as a precious gift. |
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Everyone grieves in their own way, but the one thing we all have in common is that during times of grief, a listening ear and a compassionate shoulder can make all the difference. Bereavement support is offered for the family, including counseling, support groups, and periodic follow-ups following the patient ’s death. |
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In order to be taken into care by the Hospice Perspective Medicale, the patient must: |
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be diagnosed with a life-threatening illness > have a life expectancy of six months or less > have a desire for comfort-oriented care rather than curative, aggressive treatment > have a caregiver who is available and willing to participate in the patient’s care |
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patients with a longer life expectancy may be accepted for care where
the complexity of the > needs calls for specialist palliative care > patients without a caregiver will be evaluated on an individual basis |
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| For those patients who have insurance coverage for home care the insurance company will cover the costs for the services provided by the nurses. The complex services provided by HPM depend on donations, sponsorship, volunteering. | |
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| Support
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We organize support groups for patients, caregivers, or families of deceased patients. Support groups are open to anyone in the community who is facing a life-threatening disease as patient, caregiver or who has just lost someone. To find out when the support group you are interested in is scheduled, please call our office. |
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This training is responding to a national and local need for information in, and understanding of, the field of palliative care. Medical staff can undertake this training as continuous education. Our accredited trainers provide the participants with the most recent information in palliative care. Training for physicians. In cooperation with the Center of Studies in Palliative Care, Hospice "House of Hope," Brasov, HPM is coordinating the training as specialization in palliative care for physicians. Training for nurses. HPM organize a two modules of training in palliative care for nurses. The course is accredited and the diploma is issued by the the National College of Nurses. Conferences and seminars. For both doctors and nurses, we are also offering conferences and seminars on various themes in the field of palliative care. |
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