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[Hospice].

S Chihara1, Y Hara

  • 1Seirei Hospice, Seirei Mikatahara Hospital.

Gan to Kagaku Ryoho. Cancer & Chemotherapy
|April 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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Terminal cancer care prioritizes patient dignity through pain control, spiritual, social, and family support. Medical treatments like chemotherapy should continue as long as they alleviate suffering, not increase it.

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Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Oncology
  • Geriatric Medicine

Context:

  • Terminal cancer care requires a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Hospice settings offer specialized support for end-of-life care.
  • Patient-centered care emphasizes dignity and quality of life.

Purpose:

  • To outline the principles and practices of a hospice focused on terminal cancer patient care.
  • To describe the services and facilities provided by the Seirei Hospice.
  • To analyze patient outcomes and preferences regarding continued medical treatment.

Summary:

  • The Seirei Hospice employs five core principles: pain control, spiritual and socio-economical support, religious aid, and family burden reduction.
  • Care is delivered by physicians, nurses, chaplains, psychiatrists, and volunteers, supported by facilities like guestrooms and a chapel.

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  • Observations over seven years indicate that terminally ill cancer patients desire prolonged life with minimal pain, supporting continued palliative treatments.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the importance of integrating medical, psychological, and social support in terminal cancer care.
    • Emphasizes the patient's desire for continued treatment to manage pain and improve quality of life.
    • Informs clinical practice regarding the continuation of oncological treatments in end-of-life care settings.