HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE

Hospice and Palliative Care

Hospice and Palliative Care

Introduction

The modern field of palliative and hospice care emerged in the early 1960s. In the post-World War II period, a major shift in medical focus occurred; emphasizing the improved ability to diagnose and treat disease and disability and, thus, prolong life. Prior to that time, an acceptance of life-ending decline was more prominent; comforting the dying, primarily at home, was the dominant model of end-of-life care. Beginning in the 1940s, the technologic tools of disease modification grew exponentially. The 1960s and 1970s ushered in a period of aggressive cardiac and pulmonary care with the development of ICUs, ventilator support, and widespread use of dialysis. Hope of conquering cancer in the near future and growing faith in the powers of science swept death and care of the dying to the background.

1. How are the ethical issues related/associated to your topic addressed by religious traditions in canada?

Dying is no longer a matter simply between a patient and a doctor. This is especially true in the hospice, where there is a team effort between the patient, family, loved ones, doctors and providers. In addition, there are plenty of questions about how a person can die and the variety of treatments and technologies available. There are a lot of space for ethical dilemmas and the hospice staff member interacts with the community that surrounds the patient and takes care of the needs and desires of a particular patient. In addition to problems related to the patient, a staff member can address the ethical issues related to circumstances at work.

2. What is the relevant Canada law/public policy regarding the topic?

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is a national association that provides leadership in hospice palliative care in Canada. CHPCA offers guidance in the pursuit of excellence in care for persons approaching death so that the burden of suffering, loneliness and grief diminishes. The correct policy to lay the foundation for an effective health system and society. They contribute to the implementation of palliative care programs aimed at helping all people in need of these services, and they provide equal access to affordable medications and treatments. Lack of policies can lead to unnecessary suffering and costs for patients, their families and society. Three-quarters of cancer patients around the world, when a diagnosis of incurable. Since the size of the problems and suffering associated with cancer is enormous, the development of national policies for cancer control is an effective entry point to begin the integration of palliative care in the country's health system.

To be comprehensive, every cancer center should include palliative care. Ideally, palliative care is included as a priority in all aspects of the national health plan in each country, so that all patients living with or dying from any chronic diseases, may their suffering relieved, including children and the elderly. To this end, policies on essential drugs should include a list of palliative care drugs. Supplies of affordable generic drugs, which are "equally efficient" ...