The centre run by four medical personnel started operating last October and more than 60 patients have been assisted since it began.
The centre provides care for patients in the comfort of their own home instead of being admitted to a hospital, where most terminally ill patients are given palliative care now.It provides high-quality domiciliary palliative care services to patients and families afflicted by life-limiting illnesses and to improve their quality of life.
The EDPCC is the brainchild of Dr Albert Yong Kui Choon, who is a Family Medicine specialist working at Klinik Kesihatan Chemor. While palliative care is often related to cancer patients, Dr Yong said about two-thirds of patients involved are non-cancer patients, including those with heart or kidney failure, stroke, Alzheimer’s, dementia, AIDS and other incurable diseases.
“Teratai Foundation contributed a computer, printer, projector and meeting table, while Ericsen Foundation pledged a second-hand car. They also use the Integrated Palliative Care Outcome Scale to identify distressing symptoms and other needs to take timely measures, he said.He further said that the team introduced a questionnaire as well to gauge the satisfaction of families with the services provided for future improvement.
“As we are holistically helping the patient, we also want to support the family members and caregivers,” he said. “When a case is referred to us, we will visit the patients at their home within three working days and the team will conduct a comprehensive assessment, provide symptom relief and address all needs of the patients and their families.
Dr Yong said the team also worked with other non-governmental groups such as Tzu Chi Perak and local religious bodies to provide respite care. He highlighted that before a patient was referred to the centre, the referring doctor would explain in detail the patient’s condition to the family, but some might not understand it fully.
“She received treatment in the comfort of her home without having to be away from the child she is taking care of.
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