Strathcarron Hospice
Strathcarron Hospice
Strathcarron Hospice (pronunciation: /stræθˈkærɒn ˈhɒspɪs/) is a healthcare facility that provides palliative care services to individuals with life-limiting illnesses.
Etymology
The name "Strathcarron" is of Scottish Gaelic origin, with "strath" meaning "valley" and "carron" being a river in Scotland. The term "hospice" comes from the Latin word "hospitium", meaning hospitality or a place of rest and protection for the sick and weary.
Services
Strathcarron Hospice offers a range of services including inpatient care, day care, community care, and bereavement support. The hospice aims to improve the quality of life for patients and their families by providing expert end-of-life care, pain management, and emotional support.
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.
- Inpatient Care: Medical treatment that is provided in a hospital or other health care facility to patients who are admitted for at least one night.
- Day Care: A type of outpatient care where patients visit the healthcare facility for treatment or therapy and then return home the same day.
- Community Care: Health or social care services that are provided in a patient's home or a community setting, rather than in a hospital or residential facility.
- Bereavement Support: Services that provide emotional support and counseling to individuals who have lost a loved one.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Strathcarron Hospice
- Wikipedia's article - Strathcarron Hospice
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