Palliative care is a philosophy. Thinks so. and. the Director of the municipal institution «Volyn regional hospital “the Hospice M. Kovel” Natalia Uslugowa.
the hospice provide medical and psychological assistance to patients and their relatives. The school was created in March 2017 when I saw how big is this request for a medical service.
“the region has one hospice in luck. He can't reach all patients. It became clear that such an institution - the need” - says Natalia Uslugowa.
the hospital is not small - with a capacity of 50 beds. Here to help people with cancer, patients after stroke, and those who need maintenance therapy. During the year plans to launch a mobile palliative teams.
In the state now 99 employees. There are 4 therapists and a neurologist. Recently began working as a physical therapist who is engaged in the rehabilitation of patients after stroke. There are nurses, administrative and housekeeping staff.
“Patients who have indications for palliative care, we provide it. People with cancer, for example, take the queue, especially if you want pain relief. But many go to the wrong address. Explain that we are not a social institution, and medical», - says Natalya Uslugowa.
Among those shown palliative care, people who are unable to cope with his illness, need to control the symptoms and reduce their impact.
About palliative patients report family doctors, sometimes doctors-neurologists.
“In Volyn region already know our establishment. We first visited the hospital, spoke on medical advice. Now about the work of the hospice is already known and we refer patients”, adds. and. the Director of the municipal institution “Volyn regional hospital “the Hospice M. Kovel”.
the School is actively preparing for the conclusion of the agreement with NCSU, develop the list of paid services. The room doubledot for the needs of the hospice. Money to invest in repair, make a new manipulation, replaced doors, made ramps.
the hospice in Kovel cooperating clergymen of different denominations and religions, is a psychologist. So pay special attention to the psychological condition of the patients and their families.