Palliative Care

What is Palliative Care?

Palliative Care is a specialized approach to care that focuses on improving the quality of life for patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing the challenges associated with life-threatening illnesses. It aims to prevent and relieve suffering through early identification, correct assessment, and treatment of pain and other physical, psychosocial, and spiritual problems.

Key Aspects of Palliative Care:

Comprehensive Care: Addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Quality of Life: Focuses on improving the overall well-being and comfort of patients.
Versatile Delivery: Can be provided by various health professionals and volunteers in homes, health centres, hospitals, and hospices.
Supportive System: Helps reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, benefiting the healthcare system.

Who Can Provide Palliative Care?

At Mountain View Oncology, we are committed to offering comprehensive Palliative Care through a team of trained professionals and partnerships with various disciplines.

Qualified Physicians: Each of our practices has a doctor trained in Palliative Care to oversee and manage the patient’s needs.
Collaborative Approach: While we may not have a dedicated multidisciplinary team within our practice, we work closely with a range of specialists in our associated hospitals. This includes Social Workers, Dieticians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Psychologists to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
Community Partnerships: In Paarl, we have a strong collaboration with the Paarl Hospice, enhancing our ability to provide compassionate and effective Palliative Care.
Specialized Facilities: At Kuils River Netcare, we have access to an “End-of-Life” in-patient room designed for terminal care, ensuring that patients receive the highest level of comfort and dignity during their final days.

Our Commitment to Palliative Care

At Mountain View Oncology, we believe in the importance of Palliative Care as an integral part of cancer treatment. Our approach is patient-centred, focusing on alleviating suffering and improving the quality of life for both patients and their families. By working with a Network of Healthcare Professionals and leveraging community resources, we strive to provide comprehensive and compassionate care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

If you have any questions about our Palliative Care services or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to support you every step of the way.