المملكة: “Health”: domestic palliative care reduces hospital entry by 70% – urgent
A practical guide issued by The Ministry of Health , in cooperation with the Saudi Scepse Welfare Association and a group of experts, the event of programs Palliative care home in reducing symptoms and improving the quality of decision -making and communication, while contributing to reducing patients ’entry rates for hospitals by up to 70%, based on the results of previous scientific studies. Patients with serious diseases, and provide appropriate support for them and their families in a familiar environment that contribute to reducing physical and psychological suffering. Despite the great expansion of palliative care services within Saudi hospitals, which covers more than 90% of health communities, the expansion of its household services is still below the required level. Support of patients and their families, reduce pressure on health care facilities, and contribute to pre -planning for care. To design the program, including defining the target category, acceptance and exit standards, performance evaluation mechanisms and quality guarantee, in addition to the recommendation to involve all parties concerned, from the leaders of health institutions to patients and their families." target ="_Blank"> Cancer patients in the Kingdom by 2030, by providing integrated health services that take into account the human and social dimension.
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