Palliative Care

Designed to enhance the quality of life for patients and their caregivers to provide holistic care, addressing physical, emotional and psychological needs and well-being.

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Palliative care is a specialised form of medical care that enhances the quality of life for individuals facing serious illness such as cancer, heart failure, or advanced dementia.

HERE FOR YOU

Interdisciplinary Team

Receive care and support from a skilled team of healthcare professionals

Fully Equipped Team

Receive all medications and supplies to manage your loved one’s medical needs

Well-coordinated Team

Receive streamlined healthcare management that oversees all appointments and inquiries

PATIENT JOURNEY

What to expect from Speedoc’s Home-based Palliative Programme

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Financial Counselling And Case Scheduling
Our care coordinators will reach out to you to arrange these appointments
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Onboarding Consultation
Our team will evaluate your healthcare needs and generate a care plan
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Recurrent Visits From Palliative Care Team
All required medical interventions and services will be provided
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Bereavement Support And Issue of Certificate Of Cause Of Death (CCOD)
Psychological support and guidance for next of kin provided
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COSTS

Palliative Care

All visits/consultations are inclusive of medication, equipment and health professional visit costs. *Prices stated are inclusive of prevailing GST. Prices reflected are accurate as at the time of writing. Please contact us for the most up-to-date pricing.
Onboarding Consultation
From $353.24
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Overview:
  • Experienced medical professionals conduct assessments and evaluations to curate a personalised care plan for your loved one’s medical condition.
  • Focus on open communication involving patients and families in care decisions.
  • Comprehensive medical support to support health outcomes - alleviating pain, managing symptoms or enhancing overall quality of life.
  • Upholding of dignity and respect throughout palliative care journey.
Programme Details:
Comprehensive evaluation
Doctor consultation
Personalized care planning
Subsequent Doctor Visit
From $201.85
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Overview:
  • Access to professional advice and guidance to make informed decisions about patient’s medical conditions.
  • Personalised discussion on patient needs, treatment options and health goals.
  • Management of your loved one’s basic needs such as catheterization, flushing or nasogastric tube maintenance.
  • Physician requiring basic surgical services including suturing, or removal of sutures and any incision and drainage if required.
  • Issue of Certificate of Cause of Death (CCOD) in the event of patient death.
Programme Details:
Reassess conditions
Address concerns to doctor
Ongoing medical support
Subsequent Nurse Visit
From $121.11
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Overview:
  • Administering and management of medications in adherence to prescribed care plan as well as wound dressing.
  • Offering guidance and education to patients and families to empower them in their healthcare journeys. This would include managing expectations, education of treatment and disease processes including what to look out for and dos/donts of care.
  • Administering home-based point of care testing including glucose monitoring, ECG tests, venipuncture and urine testing.
Programme Details:
Home-based patient education
Caregiver training
Medical care
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Physiotherapy Session
From $272.50
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Overview:
  • Comprehensive assessment of the patient’s physical function to identify areas of impairments and mobility challenges.
  • Curating a personalized exercise programme to improve mobility, strength and flexibility whilst taking into account the unique needs and limitations of the patient.
  • Implementing therapeutic exercises and movements to manage pain to promote comfort and improved quality of life.
  • Providing professional guidance and advice on assistive devices and techniques and well as strategies to assist patient to build a more supportive care environment.
Programme Details:
Treatment for physical challenges
Pain management
Motor fucntion and mobility improvement
Occupational Therapy Session
From $272.50
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Overview:
  • Comprehensive assessment of the patient’s daily activities and routines to identify areas of challenges as well as assessment of home environment to suggest modifications to enhance the patient's navigation.
  • Curating a personalised exercise programme to improve functionality and independence in daily activities.
  • Providing professional guidance and advice on how to support the patient in their daily.
Programme Details:
Practical advice and support to daily activities performance
Quality of life improvement
Psychotherapy Session
From $272.50
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Overview:
  • Providing emotional support to patients to express and process their emotions regarding their health conditions and care.
  • Providing guidance to patients and families to cope with the emotional challenges associated with their health condition to foster resilience.
  • Offering therapeutic interventions including mindfulness and de-stressing techniques to manage mental health aspects that may arise during the care journey.
  • Providing grief counseling to patients and their loved ones to help them navigate the grieving process, providing support as they anticipate and experience losses associated with the condition.
Programme Details:
Psychotherapy session
Emotional distress management
Treatment for mental illness
Speech Therapy Session
From $272.50
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Overview:
  • Comprehensive assessment of the patient’s communication abilities, considering factors such as speech, language, voice and swallowing.
  • Curating a personalised care plan to address the identified challenges; dysphagia management for swallowing difficulties, or communication strategies for speech difficulties etc.
  • Providing professional guidance and advice on speech and communication exercises empowering them to actively participate in the therapeutic process.
Programme Details:
Speech therapy session
Speech assesment
Speech and language improvement
Swallowing disorders treatment

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We understand the needs of individuals in need of palliative care. Find out how we can support the quality of life of your loved ones during this sensitive time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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When does palliative care typically begin for a patient?
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Does palliative care focus on other aspects besides patient’s physical needs?
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How does palliative care differ from hospice care or end-of-life care?
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Is Speedoc’s palliative care service subsidised?
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What's the duration of each palliative care visit?
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How many visits will I be able to receive?