The basis for seeking access to it is a referral from the attending physician to a specific palliative and hospice care centre, as well as the absence of contraindications to the patient remaining at home. Before speaking with a doctor about a particular facility, it is worth knowing what support the NFZ can offer in such a situation.
Hospices near Wrocław are obliged to provide their patients with a range of medical services.
The decision to keep a loved one at home always affects the organisation of family life during the terminal phase of the illness. Without professional support, this would be impossible in many cases. Home hospice care is nevertheless the best option, allowing patients to spend their final months in familiar surroundings. For this reason, hospices near Wrocław provide many services remotely.
These include:
- medical consultations at least twice a month,
- nursing visits at least twice a week,
- visits and consultations by other staff, depending on the doctor's recommendations.
It is worth noting that access to healthcare services provided by a doctor and nurse is available around the clock. The patient's family has a telephone number they can call when necessary, guaranteeing uninterrupted medical care for the patient and a rapid response in the event of difficulties. All visits take place after the date has been agreed in advance with the patient or the people caring for them.
The term “other staff” refers to people such as a rehabilitation specialist and a psychologist, who play a major role in palliative care. Rehabilitation makes it possible to maintain the patient's highest possible level of fitness, allowing them to remain active despite the progressing illness. It can also prevent pain caused by limited mobility. A psychologist, in turn, usually cares not only for the patient but also for the entire family. In the best hospices, psychological support also continues during bereavement, positively influencing the process of coping with the difficult emotions accompanying the death of a loved one.
A Lower Silesian hospice can also lend equipment for home ventilation and enteral feeding.
By cooperating with an appropriate centre as part of home hospice care, it is also possible to gain access to specialist equipment designed to support breathing. The equipment is delivered free of charge to the patient's location. The first use takes place under the supervision of a nurse, who explains in an accessible way the basic principles of home ventilation and the hygiene that must accompany it.
A hospice can also provide home feeding using specialist preparations. This makes it possible to provide professional care to sick people who would otherwise have to receive inpatient hospice care.