Hospice and palliative care is a holistic approach to caring for patients going through the last stages of their lives.
It aims to meet all needs (physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual) so as to alleviate suffering and maximise quality of life for patients and their loved ones.
News
Larger than Life - A project on caring for the dying in Singapore done by NTU undergraduates from the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.
The Lien Foundation, Singapore Hospice Council and adamsapple, a local design company, launched an 80-page coffee table book that chronicles the last months of eight terminally ill patients. Titled 'Departure, Living before Leaving', the year-long 'labour of love' is the voluntary work of four established photographers.
Proceeds from the book sales will go to the Singapore Hospice Council. Two thousand copies in English have been printed and will be sold at $40 each.
To order a copy, please email to secretariat@singaporehospice.org.sg for more details. An additional $5 will be charged for postage and packaging.
COMING EVENTS for Yr 2012
Singapore Palliative Care Conference 2012 Singapore Hospice Council is pleased to announce the fifth edition of the Singapore Palliative Care Conference 2012 (SPCC 2012)! The theme for SPCC 2012 is A Tapestry of Care – Engaging Minds, Reaching Hearts.
Whether you are a clinician, an allied health practitioner, volunteer or general practitioner, SPCC 2012’s Scientific Committee has planned an eclectic programme to meet your diverse needs! We are also flying in 3 distinguished guest speakers who will certainly bring SPCC to new heights with their participation throughout the event.
SPCC 2012
Date : 14 – 15 July 2012
Venue : The Matrix @ Biopolis, 30 Biopolis Street, Singapore 138671
Pre-Conference Workshops
Date : 11 – 13 July 2013
Venue : Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308433
27th Postgraduate Course in Palliative Medicine
This is a biannual 3-day course organized by the Singapore Hospice Council and Singapore Medical Association, for doctors who wish to learn about the principles and practice of palliative medicine. The course will be held from 11 - 13 April 2012.
Assisi Hospice cordially invites you to an evening of classical music featuring works for the string orchestra and solo violin by Mozart, Elliot del Bargo and many more! All proceeds raised is in aid of Assisi Hospice.
Date: 12 Nov 2011
Time: 08.00pm
Venue: Church Of Risen Christ, 91 Toa Payoh Central, S319193
Tickets Prices: Adults $20, Childen $5
World Hospice Day Ride 2011 Singapore Hospice Council invites all cyclists to join our World Hospice Day Ride 2011. The ride is to help promote public awareness of hospice care. Cycle from Jalan Tan Tock Seng to F2 carpark at East Coast. All cyclists, recreational or sports, are welcome. At Casuarina Grove, you can befriend and help give joy to Hospice patients, enjoy entertainment, refreshments and take part in a community drum circle.
Date: 16 Oct 2011
Registration from 7am (light breakfast provided).
Flag-off : 8.30am
Registration Fee : $10
Venue: Registration and Start Point. Singapore Hospice Council / HCA Hospice Care, 12, Jalan Tan Tock Seng
Professional Forum : How do we care for children & teenagers? Date: 22 Oct 2011
Time: 09.00am - 12.00pm
Presentations • Dr Alicia Pon: PLAY ON – Working with bereaved children and teenagers • Mrs Saradha Ramachandran: Grief and bereavement work with children & teenagers in S'pore • Dr Chong Poh Heng: “Moral Distress” among healthcare professionals working with children & adolescents
Panel Discussion – A medical-psychosocial perspective of working with bereaved children and teenagers
Public Forum: Will I ever get over my child’s death? Date: 22 Oct 2011
Time: 02.00pm - 05.00pm
Presentations • Dr Alicia Pon: How to go on living after my child’s death? • Ms Carolyn Ng: How can we support someone who has lost a young child? • Ms Helen Ko: How can we support someone who has lost an adult child?
Panel Discussion – Will I ever get over my child’s death?
World Hospice Day Ride 2011 Date: 16 Oct 2011
Time: 07.00am - 11.00am
Website: www.hospicedayride.sg
Impact of spirituality on parental coping during bereavement Date: 26 July 2011, Tuesday
Time: 01.00pm
Venue: KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Women’s Tower Level 1, Training Centre
For more details, please click here
9th Asia Pacific Hospice Conference Date: 14 - 17 July 2011
Malaysia
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Recent advancements in Cancer Pain Management Date: 11th July 2011, Monday
Time: 01.00pm – 02.00pm
Venue: HCA Hospice Care
12 Jalan Tan Tock Seng
3rd Floor Auditorium
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Leadership amid Policy Changes in the Palliative Care Landscape Date: 28 June 2011 (Tuesday)
Time: 01.00pm – 02.00pm
(Registration and Lunch start at 12 noon)
Venue: Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
Level 2, Amphitheatre
Khoo Teck Puat Building
8 College Road (located opposite SGH Block 6 & 7)
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Modified Liverpool Care Pathway – the Metta Experience Date: 31 May 2011 (Tuesday)
Time: 01.00pm – 02.00pm
(Registration and Lunch start at 12 noon)
Venue: National Cancer Centre Singapore
11 Hospital Drive, Level 4
Peter & Mary Fu Auditorium
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SINGAPORE PALLIATIVE CARE CONFERENCE Date: 4 - 5 March 2011
Time: 08.30am - 18.00pm
Venue: Biopolis, Singapore
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