HIPPOCRAT

Palliative care is provided to patients of any age with chronic, incurable, or life-threatening conditions—oncological, cardiovascular, neurological, pulmonary, renal, HIV/AIDS, etc.

No. Palliative care does not replace curative treatment; it complements it. It aims to relieve suffering and support the patient's dignity, regardless of the outcome of the primary treatment.

Anyone with an incurable disease or a life-threatening condition can seek palliative care, either with a doctor's referral or independently.

It is provided by a multidisciplinary team: doctor, nurse, psychologist, social worker, physical therapist, spiritual advisor, and volunteers.

At healthcare facilities: inpatient departments, hospices, and mobile outreach teams.

Palliative care is included in the Medical Guarantee Program, so basic services are provided free of charge with a doctor's referral or upon hospitalization in a facility that has a contract with the NHSU.

The mobile team can visit the patient, prescribe treatment, manage pain, teach relatives care techniques, and provide psychological support.

You need to contact a family doctor or specialist who will issue a referral for palliative care. Then the service organizes a team visit to the patient's home.

The family is an integral part of the team. They are trained in proper care, communication with the patient, emotional support, and can also receive psychological assistance for themselves.

Yes. Pain relief medications (including narcotic analgesics) are prescribed by a doctor according to the patient's condition and can be obtained at a pharmacy with a prescription or through the palliative care service.

Yes. There is pediatric palliative care that takes into account the child's developmental needs and the needs of their family.

A psychologist or psychotherapist helps the patient accept the illness, cope with fear and anxiety, supports relatives during patient care, and provides grief support to the family in case of death.

Rehabilitation is intended for pediatric patients with developmental disorders, after injuries or surgeries, as well as children with congenital developmental defects that limit mobility or independence.

Rehabilitation is provided by a multidisciplinary team including a physician in physical and rehabilitation medicine, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, clinical psychologist, nurse, and social worker.

The main goal is to promote the child’s development, restore body functions, and improve quality of life. This may include restoring movement, speech, self-care, memory, or emotional state.

Rehabilitation should begin as early as possible after problems are identified by specialists or parents. The earlier recovery starts, the higher the chances of success.

In hospitals (inpatient rehabilitation); in day hospitals or outpatient clinics; at home through a home rehabilitation program; in specialized rehabilitation centers.

The referral is issued by a primary care doctor (family doctor) or a specialist after treatment. Rehabilitation services are part of the Medical Guarantee Program and may be provided free of charge.

Physical — development, restoration of movement, strength, coordination, balance
Occupational Therapy — helping the family and child achieve maximum independence, adapt to daily life, and support social adaptation
Speech Therapy — development and restoration of speech and swallowing
Psychological — support of emotional state
Social — adaptation to life in society

The duration depends on the child’s condition, diagnosis, and individual rehabilitation plan. According to NSZU requirements, a rehabilitation cycle should last at least 14 days, several times a year as needed, determined by the specialist team together with the parents.

Yes. Home rehabilitation is possible on a doctor’s recommendation, where specialists visit the patient or conduct sessions online.

If the facility has a contract with NSZU, rehabilitation services provided with a doctor’s referral are free under the Medical Guarantee Program. Also, funding may be provided by the Ministry of Social Policy according to CMU Resolution №309.

Yes, rehabilitation uses trainers, walkers, verticalizers, parallettes, sensory devices, fine motor development tools, and other modern equipment.

Yes. Taking medications for the primary condition is not a contraindication, as long as there is no exacerbation of the main disease or pain syndrome.

The specialist team periodically evaluates the patient’s condition, adjusts the individual rehabilitation plan, and records changes in functions across all developmental areas.