Hospice East Rand
This member hospice is located in Benoni in the Gauteng province. To find out more please visit http://hospiceeastrand.co.za/
Dr Nosisa Matsiliza, Hospice East Rand
“Palliative care helps manage your pain and other symptoms, especially during your treatment programme. This can help you fight your disease more effectively. Studies show those who receive palliative care live longer and have a higher quality of life than those who do not receive palliative care.”
The importance of seeking palliative care early
Jonquil Siepman of Hospice East Rand has one important message: Seek palliative care early!
Dr Jesne Kistan, Hospice East Rand
“Our role also supports other doctors and specialists as we have trained experience in complex pain management and symptom control. As a team, we assist patients with day to day medical and psychological support and where necessary, assist in breaking bad news, advanced care planning, and end-of-life care coordination. Our experienced and compassionate team help patients navigate difficult health decisions and ensure their wishes regarding their care are upheld. Add to that, in most cases, medical aid patients can rest assured that their palliative care benefit is different from their oncology or advanced illness benefit which makes all the difference.”
Dr Nosisa Matsiliza, Hospice East Rand
“It’s a common misconception that palliative care means giving up. Actually, it’s about living life to the fullest despite your condition! Critical to our team are experienced social workers who help the patient and family cope with the emotional impact of the serious illness diagnosis. Even if you’re receiving treatments that aim to cure or reverse your illness, you can still benefit from palliative care.”
Dr Jesne Kistan, Hospice East Rand
“Living with a serious illness can be difficult, especially when it comes to managing complex and distressing symptoms. That’s where palliative care comes in. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for patients living with serious illnesses. Our palliative care services are available to patients admitted to hospitals as well as ill patients in the comfort of their homes. We work alongside oncologists, physicians, neurologists, surgeons, intensivists, nurses, and other clinical teams to ensure the best possible care for our patients.”
