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To enable terminally ill patients to die at home if they wish. PCSWs are different from other carers as they have palliative care training and the backup of the Hospice specialist teams. They provide care for patients and support families with practical help and information.
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Situation
To increase the confidence of the patient and family when dealing with issues that may arise whilst caring for a dying patient at home. By providing hands on care and sharing techniques with family members, the PCSWs are usually able to prevent unnecessary, distressing hospital admissions
Solution
Their specialist palliative care knowledge and ability to respond quickly mean the PCSWs can help families and patients increase their confidence and reduce their anxiety when caring for their loved one, enabling them to be cared for at home at the end if that is what they want. Families are also comforted to know that they are carrying out their loved one’s wishes.