What is Hospice Care?
Guiding with Compassion, Comforting with Care – Your Journey, Our Mission
Hospice Care is a specialized type of medical care focused on providing comfort and support to individuals facing terminal illnesses such as late-stage cancer. Our primary goal is to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients with pain management, symptom relief, pastoral care which includes emotional and spiritual support, and addressing the needs of both the patient and their loved ones.
At Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital, we recognize the significance of Hospice Care and the challenges faced by patients and their families during this stage of the cancer journey. We remain committed to providing subsidised hospice care, made possible through the generous donations to Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital.
Hospice care is supported through donations to Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital, available for Malaysians seeking assistance.
Who qualifies for the Hospice Care supported by the Welfare Fund at Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital?
Malaysian cancer patients are eligible for admission to Hospice Care, which is supported through donations to Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital.
In accordance with Malaysian law, funds received through donations are designated exclusively to subsidise or support cancer care for Malaysian citizens.
Who is eligible for Hospice Care supported by donations to Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital?
What care services are included in Hospice Care?
Holistic Care
End-of-Life Care
Pain Management
Spiritual Support
Relief for Caregivers
Bereavement Support
How are donations to Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital received?
Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital receives funding through contributions from individuals and companies, either through direct donations or by participating in our hospital’s charity events.
These donations are used to provide financial assistance to cancer patients and their families who face difficulties in meeting the costs of healthcare treatment. Patients who require financial aid may contact our Medical Social Welfare team to apply for assistance. However, for Hospice Care, no application prior to admission is required.
Continuous support from the public is essential to sustain this mission and to continue providing hospice care to cancer patients in need.
A clean room with a comfortable and peaceful environment to ensure the best possible quality of life for patients.
Our Clinical Pastoral Carer providing emotional and social support to patient.