Ensuring members of society are grief literate is the first step towards providing adequate support to the grieving. The sudden loss of Mr Ong’s beloved wife, whom he called his “right-hand man” just four months after her cancer diagnosis, hit him hard. Life with its daily activities, from attending medical appointments to going to the hawker centre, became meaningless for him. Despite […]
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Through compassionate discharge, the palliative care team strives to ensure their patients have a fulfilling final journey in their preferred place of death The journey to prepare for one’s death is never easy and can often feel overwhelming, as seen in the case of liver cancer patient Mr Simon Lee in the story “On Your
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Palliative care patients benefit immensely from Creative Arts Therapy at the Tan Tock Seng Hospital Palliative Care Unit beyond just the passing of time. Creative Arts Therapy comprising music and art, is often misunderstood. The sessions are not for keeping the patients occupied but rather serve as a medium that provides a unique and compassionate
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COVID-19 is a clarion call for Advance Care Planning, highlighting how an unexpected and sudden health crisis increases the urgency of making our care preferences known. The COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably changed our lives — how we work, how we socialise, and even how we eat. The global spread and impact of the virus have
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