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.