Since its founding, Dover Park Hospice has advanced palliative care through compassion, education and research. Founded by Dr Seet Ai Mee and Dr Jerry Lim in 1992, Dover Park Hospice (DPH) is Singapore’s first purpose-built hospice, a significant milestone in Singapore’s palliative care landscape. It addressed a critical gap in hospice care, providing a sanctuary […]
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Patients at the end of life face a myriad of symptoms such as pain, breathlessness and anxiety. In this column, we explore how a pharmacist and physiotherapist support patients in living as fully and comfortably as possible on their end-of-life journey. Ms Peh Zi Xin is a senior pharmacist at Dover Park Hospice with more
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When it comes to end-of-life planning, we know it is essential to plan ahead of time. Medical Social Worker Chew Li Sien from Dover Park Hospice shares how you can start planning with an End-of-Life Planning Checklist. Death can be a complex topic, and conversations about end-of-life planning remain a taboo. However, planning is essential
Dover Park Hospice Medical Social Worker Michelle Lau and Music Therapist Camellia Soon talk about the Hospice’s new initiative DPHCares, which aims to support caregivers virtually during the pandemic with stress-relieving tips. What are the stressors to caregivers brought about by COVID-19?The current COVID-19 pandemic has brought additional layers of stressors in terms of social
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Dover Park Hospice’s longest-serving staff member, Assistant Manager in Administration Joyce Lee, talks about her motivations in joining the sector and her experiences, offering advice to those thinking of doing so. How long have you been working at Dover Park Hospice?I joined Dover Park Hospice in June 1996. This year would be my 25th year
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It’s possible to find fulfilment of one’s final wish in the most unexpected of places. Dover Park Hospice Medical Social Worker Clara Kong shares how it was possible for one of her patients. I first met Mr Leong Siew Khai when he was admitted to Dover Park Hospice with stage 4 lung cancer on 4
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