How does one even begin to digest the truth and reality found in this report, especially given that this report remained hidden for nearly a year!
"Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador many of the most vulnerable, terminally ill and those with life-limiting illnesses continue to suffer hideously," says a needs assessment report completed last fall for the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in St. John's. CBC News obtained a copy of the report, which has not yet been publicly released.
"They struggle daily for medications and services and such as medical care, home care, nursing and medical care. They struggle through the bureaucratic roller-coaster of endless paperwork for admission to acute care, respite care, palliative care and long-term care facilities … because of the lack of these same basic services in their individual communities."
"Palliative care is currently a specialized service available to less than 10 per cent of the people who die in Newfoundland and Labrador."
Very scary, very sad and very demoralizing. On October 27, 2008 I had written a post very much related to this topic. At the time I was somewhat shy about posting it, because maybe the suggestions were more than could be easily proven. My thoughts then somehow seem more likely to have merit than not, and as a result of this report we ought to be taking what we are told by health care officials, less for granted.
In victory or shame of defeat, I am ready to go the extra mile to discover the dirt. Are you with me?
Brudder
"Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador many of the most vulnerable, terminally ill and those with life-limiting illnesses continue to suffer hideously," says a needs assessment report completed last fall for the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in St. John's. CBC News obtained a copy of the report, which has not yet been publicly released.
"They struggle daily for medications and services and such as medical care, home care, nursing and medical care. They struggle through the bureaucratic roller-coaster of endless paperwork for admission to acute care, respite care, palliative care and long-term care facilities … because of the lack of these same basic services in their individual communities."
"Palliative care is currently a specialized service available to less than 10 per cent of the people who die in Newfoundland and Labrador."
Very scary, very sad and very demoralizing. On October 27, 2008 I had written a post very much related to this topic. At the time I was somewhat shy about posting it, because maybe the suggestions were more than could be easily proven. My thoughts then somehow seem more likely to have merit than not, and as a result of this report we ought to be taking what we are told by health care officials, less for granted.
In victory or shame of defeat, I am ready to go the extra mile to discover the dirt. Are you with me?
Brudder
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