Hospis Melaka is a non-profit voluntary association (NGO) consisting of a full-time Nurse Coordinator who is supported by volunteer doctors, staff nurses and lay persons who have had training in understanding Hospice Philosophy. Hospis Melaka offers its service through the Hospice At-Home Programme where the full-time nurse and volunteers visit advanced cancer patients, their families and caregivers in their own homes.
As each individual's needs and problems are different, during the first visit and subsequent visits, the Hospice At-Home Programme nurse assesses the patients and work with them and their families/caregivers in finding ways to improve their quality of lives.
Services
Counselling for patients, families and care givers.
Emotional support for patients, families and care givers.
Guide on symptom management.
Teaching family members on the care of patients such as wound care, prevention of pressure ulcer, cleanliness, etc.
Other nursing services such as catheterization, change of feeding tube.
Loan and rental of equipment.
Equipment for loan Hospital bed, ripple mattress, wheelchair, commode, walking frame and suction machine
Equipment for rent Oxygen concentrator
Important point to note: Patient must continue to keep their appointments with their own doctor at the clinic or hospital.
