SERVICES


The Enfold Palliative Care service is offered in Stellenbosch but we can connect you to similar services elsewhere in South Africa.

CONSULTATIONS

SUPPORTIVE ONCOLOGY
 & PALLIATIVE CARE

for cancer patients

This care is appropriate from the time of diagnosis.

This service is offered alongside the patient’s usual oncology treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Dr Venter doesn’t offer oncological treatment herself. She collaborates closely with the patient’s oncologist to optimise a patient’s quality of life.


LOCATION

In the hospital or at Dr Venters office in Stellenbosch

DURATION

Usually about 1 hour. 

CONSULTATIONS

PALLIATIVE CARE

for other serious illnesses

People with serious Illnesses may also benefit from palliative care support.

  • end-stage kidney
  • heart failure
  • chronic obstructive lung disease
  • or degenerative neurological diseases

The primary care remains with the physician but help is offered with symptom control and advance care planning.

Dr Venter collaborates closely with the patient’s physician to optimise a patient’s quality of life.


LOCATION

In the hospital or at Dr Venter’s office in Stellenbosch

DURATION

Usually about 1 hour. 

LONG TERM CARE

END-OF-LIFE-CARE

One component of palliative care
is end-of-life care.

At this point treatment of the disease itself is usually suspended, and treatment focuses on the person instead of the illness, ensuring the quality of life is maintained.

Care is offered by a multidisciplinary team:

  • Dr Venter as palliative care doctor 
  • your general practitioner 
  • Sr Bernie Brand or Sr Yvonne Joubert, the Stellenbosch hospice nurses 
  • Mrs Ilana Killian, social worker 
  • other healthcare providers, such as dietician and physiotherapists depending on your needs
  • pastoral support if appropriate

The care needs of a patient as a whole are addressed, including the controlling of distressing symptoms as well as emotional, social and spiritual needs. Support is also given to the family.

LOCATION

Patients can be seen in a hospital, a care facility or at home, depending on the situation.

It is never too soon to get a palliative care team involved.