St Luke’s Hospital continues to advance palliative care through innovative care models, strengthening the care community and upgrading their capability. Palliative care is more than just medical treatment — it is about dignity, comfort and love in life’s final chapter. At St Luke’s Hospital (SLH), we are committed to providing holistic, compassionate support for patients […]
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A palliative patient with a strong sense of independence was able to spend his last days with dignity at home through the support for his caregivers. Caring for a loved one during their final days is one of life’s greatest challenges. For Tan Hup Hee, this journey began when his fiercely independent 90-year-old father, Mr
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St Luke’s Hospital continues to provide peace, closure and support for the bereaved. It is often said that when a loved one has passed, one learns to live with the love left behind. For Chiew Gee, while she continues to be reminded of her late mother’s love, it was the love and support her mother
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Recognising each patient’s value and life story provides peace, comfort and purpose in the time that remains. A heartbeat of a loved one embedded in a song can be a precious and tangible memory that families can hold on to after their passing. For Ceron, daughter of the late Mr Tan Ann Seng, listening to
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St Luke’s Hospital launches a Palliative Care Symposium to reinspire compassionate care among individuals, teams and organisations. Participants at the inaugural Palliative Care Symposium organised by St Luke’s Hospital have gained greater insight into how to practise “compassion as a way of life” and were thankful for the “affirmation in the palliative work we all
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When patients in palliative wards bring up their imminent passing, they are often propelled not by fear of death but a wish to be informed so that they can plan for the remaining days and seek closures till life ends. Healthcare workers in the palliative wards sometimes find themselves being asked by their patients: “Am
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St Luke’s Hospital’s chaplain, Esther Goh, reflects on making a final farewell without regrets. When people learn that they are only left with a few months or even weeks to live, they may inadvertently face overwhelming feelings, not knowing what to do. With the clock ticking, it may be advisable to draft a to-do list
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Participating is restricted to individuals above 18 years old due to safety reasons.
