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Our
Purpose, Philosophy and Objectives
Statement
of Purpose
The
Ayrshire Hospice was established to enhance the quality of life of those
who are suffering from advanced cancer or Motor Neurone Disease for
whom cure is no longer possible, as well as support for families facing
the loss of a loved one.
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By
entering into partnerships and consultancy with other agencies,
the Hospice seeks to facilitate the full continuum of palliative
care throughout Ayrshire and, through the provision of education
and co-operation in programmes of research, to promote the development
of specialist palliative care.
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Philosophy
Patients
are viewed holistically considering all aspects of the illness and its
effects on the patient and family. The over-riding aims are the relief
of suffering and the achievement of a peaceful death, free from physical
and emotional distress.
The
patient and the family are seen as a unit of care, with support to the
family continuing into the bereavement period.
To
achieve our aims, we will pursue the objectives which form the basis
of our service.
Guiding objectives
There
are nine fundamental guiding objectives which the Ayrshire Hospice will
pursue in seeking to achieve its purpose. These are:-
- Affirmation
of the patient as a unique and valued individual, preserving quality
of life, dignity and independence as far as possible.
- Consolidation
of the multi-disciplinary approach to patient care to provide physical,
psychological, social and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Creation and
maintenance of a safe, secure, caring environment fostering mutual
trust conducive to the involvement of patient and family in the
management of the illness.
- Identification
of patients' preferences regarding the place of care be it home,
hospital, hospice or nursing home and support of this choice whenever
possible.
- Co-operation
and collaboration with primary care teams, hospital and home care
services to meet the needs of patients and family and to promote
the principles and practice of palliative care.
- Support for
the family through the illness into bereavement, recognising and
addressing the needs of the bereaved.
- Maintenance
and development of the system of clinical audit to assess on an
ongoing basis, the quality of services being provided and to enhance
these services through evaluation and review of practice.
- Advancement
of the understanding and rationale of the treatment of progressive
disease through evidence based practice and participation in appropriate
research.
- Provision
of an educational programme in palliative care offering in-service
and external education to promote professional development, expertise
and academic achievement.
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