Palliative care and end-of-life care are two forms of medical support that provide symptom management and comfort to individuals facing serious illnesses. Given these similarities, people often question, “Is palliative care the same as end-of-life care?” While both types of care aim to alleviate discomfort and improve quality of life, they serve distinctly different purposes

Navigating through life’s most serious health battles can be a profound journey that extends beyond physical healing. It’s not just about medical outcomes but moments of connection and support that bring solace to both the mind and spirit.  In these challenging times, palliative care offers the guidance and comfort needed to help patients through their

In this pre-conference interview, the Grief and Bereavement Conference Singapore (GBCS) organising committee chair, Ms Candice Tan, reflects on the conference’s theme, “Embracing Diversity, Innovating Practice” Ms Candice Tan is a Principal Medical Social Worker at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. With 15 years of experience, she has been providing and developing psychosocial care within the

Madam Koh shares how the palliative care team at St Luke’s Hospital supported her through her late husband’s end-of-life journey and beyond. Fifty-six-year-old Madam Koh finds it difficult to navigate life without her late husband but she is doing her best to get by, one day at a time. Months after his passing, she recalls

A brother, with continued support from Tzu Chi, was able to bid farewell to his older sister before her passing, and continued to honour her memory by giving back.  Photos of birthdays celebrated by a pair of siblings still adorned the walls of the modest home. The belongings of Madam Oh remained where she had

Project Twilight helps children and young adults develop their potential in the face of their medical challenges. The adolescent and young adult years are critical to shaping our self-esteem and identity. Most of us also spent the bulk of this stage of life carving out our plans for the future, be it romantic relationships, education

The Assisi Hospice care team stepped in to fulfil Mr Tan’s wish of reconciliation with his loved ones Li Shan had been lingering outside a room in Assisi Hospice’s (AH) inpatient ward. Numerous times, she would walk right up to the door but stop in hesitation. Many thoughts flashed through her mind: Should she go

Beyond medical duties, palliative care nurses understand the importance of fulfilling patients’ last wish In the realm of palliative care, where mortality looms large, there exists a profound understanding that extends beyond mere medical treatment, where the wishes and desires of the terminally ill hold immense significance and individuals facing the end of their life’s journey