In the Ternopil region earned the first regional hospital "Hospice"
Hopelessly sick people like no need proper care. They are extremely important not only medical assistance but also psychological rehabilitation, social and moral support. This was stated by the head of the health Department of the regional state administration Vladimir Bogaychuk during a round table meeting "Development of palliative and hospice care in Ternopil region". The first in the region for 30 hospice inpatient beds this year managed to open thanks to the assistance of the Ternopol regional state administration and regional Council. Operates this facility in the village of Plotycha, Ternopil district for funds from the regional budget. "As of today there are already 15 of seriously ill patients who need round-the-clock care. They get full complex of measures on comprehensive support. One of the mottos of our work: "We can't add days to your life, but can add life to your days", — said the chief doctor of the municipal institution of Ternopil regional Council Ternopil oblast hospital "Hospice". By the way, the professionals who work in the institution, training in Ivano-Frankivsk. It is also planned to involve psychologists and clergy. Significant support in the field of palliative medicine have volunteers, many attached and Ternopil state medical University. "Contract about cooperation with the institution "Hospice" for training and practical exercises. Will the schools volunteering, with the possibility of passage of practice on a stationary hospice. As well as the introduction of educational programs on palliative care for family practice doctors, nurses", — said the Director of the research Institute of nursing of Ternopil state medical University.And.I. Hnatiuk Svetlana Yastremsky. Other additional beds for the care of terminally ill patients plan to create in the districts and another five in the Ternopil children's home, said Vladimir Bogaychuk. "I believe that through the joint efforts of all branches of government, public organizations, medical professionals, sponsors, volunteers and caring people, the school, the hospice will be able to function at an appropriate level to assist this category of patients," he concluded. Reference: Palliative and hospice aid is a complex medical, social, psychological interventions aimed at improving the quality of life of patients with incurable diseases and limited life expectancy. The main tasks of palliative and hospice care - maximum reduction of pain, physical and mental suffering, eliminate or reduce the disorders of life and other severe manifestations of disease, professional nursing, psychological, social and spiritual support for patients and their families. This was reported in the Ternopil regional state administrationÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
