Martin House Hospice
Martin House Hospice
Martin House Hospice (pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrtɪn haʊs ˈhɒspɪs/) is a hospice that provides palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions.
Etymology
The name "Martin House" is derived from the first name of Martin Warhurst, who was the son of the founders of the hospice. The term "hospice" originates from the Latin word "hospitium", meaning hospitality or a place of rest and protection for the sick and weary.
Services
Martin House Hospice offers a range of services including respite care, end-of-life care, and bereavement support. The hospice also provides pain management and symptom control to ensure the highest quality of life for its patients.
Related Terms
- Palliative Care: A type of care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.
- Respite Care: Short-term relief for primary caregivers. It can be arranged for just an afternoon or for several days or weeks.
- End-of-Life Care: The support and medical care given during the time surrounding death.
- Bereavement Support: Emotional and practical help following the death of a loved one.
- Pain Management: The medical discipline focused on reducing pain and improving quality of life through an integrative approach to care.
- Symptom Control: The practice of managing symptoms to make a patient as comfortable as possible.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Martin House Hospice
- Wikipedia's article - Martin House Hospice
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