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Written by Editor
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Wednesday, 01 March 2006 |
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Donegal Hospice movement was founded in 1988. In 1989 the first homecare sister as appointed.
In 1990 Donegal Hospice was formed as a Limited Company. In 2003 the new hospice buidling was opened at a cost of 2.7 million euros. 52% of this cost wasprovided by the community in Donegal. The NWHB (now Health Service Executive)
generously committed a susbstantial contribution to the running of the Hospice. The Hospice is run by a nurse manager and a very dedicated team of professionals. clinical issues are the responsibility of the regional consultant in palliative medicineand a number of doctors who specialise in this area. There are now five homecare sisters providing a professional and dedicated service to the terminally ill people in their own homes, throughout the county. The Hospice movement works in partnership with the HSE. Donegal Hospice provides 20% of the running costs of the Hospice in Knocknamona and supports thehomecare while also bearing the cost of all specialist equipment the sisters require.
Donegal Hospice continues to rely on you, the community, for your future support
for the maintenance of your hospice and palliative care community team.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 02 April 2006 )
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Day Hospice Service to begin... |
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Written by Dr. Donal Martin - Consultant in Palliative Medicine
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Tuesday, 01 November 2005 |
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{mosimage} It is with a great sense of pride and achievement that we can announce that a Day Care service will begin soon at the Donegal Hospice. This is in no small measure down to the energy and effort invested in this project by the Donegal Hospice Voluntary Body under the chairperson of Mr. Noel O'Connell with the support of the Health Service Executive (North West Area). |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 02 April 2006 )
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Donegal Palliative Care Nursing |
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Written by Mary Collins
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Saturday, 01 April 2006 |
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{mosimage}Palliation is derived from a Latin word "PALLIUM" meaning to CLOAK or to SHELTER.
Our aim is to promote and maintain the best possible quality of life for patients with cancer and certain other conditions within their own home e.g. Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neuron Disease, to encourage individuals to participate fully in their care, to understand their illness, and to approach death in their own particular way and in a place of their choice. As Specialist Palliative Home Care Nurses we work in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that a patient’s care is continuous and co-ordinated.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 02 April 2006 )
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