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Alignd Palliative Care Programme

Palliative Care
If you or your loved one has cancer that is advanced or has spread to other parts of the body, the Alignd Palliative Care Programme may be right for you. Palliative care is not end-of-life care. What the Alignd Programme offers is extra care and comfort alongside any cancer treatment you may be receiving, helping to ease pain and other symptoms, reduce hospital visits, and bring more comfort and support to you and your family, all while you continue with your usual cancer treatment and care that is covered by your scheme benefits.

This programme is included at no extra cost for KeyHealth members, as we are one of Alignd’s partner medical schemes.

By joining the Alignd Palliative Care Programme, your oncology benefit, day-to-day benefits, and medical savings will not be affected. All palliative support-related costs are covered from your out-of-hospital benefit.

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What is Palliative Care?

Palliative care is specialised medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on improving their quality of life. It can be provided at any stage of an illness and works alongside other active treatments. A specialised team, which usually includes a palliatively trained doctor, nurse, and social worker, works in collaboration with other healthcare practitioners to provide this extra layer of support.

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What are the benefits of palliative care?

Palliative care helps to provide
  • Relief from symptoms like pain, nausea, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
  • Emotional and spiritual support, and relief from psychosocial distress.
  • An improved quality of life for both the patient and their loved ones by focusing on the patient’s goals, values, and overall well-being.
  • Care coordination for patients and their families to understand the treatment options and coordinate their care to align with the patient’s wishes.
  • Support for the patient’s families and caregivers.
Further Questions

To find out more about this programme, or if you have any questions, contact Alignd at info@alignd.co.za or 087 550 3399.

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PALLIATIVE CARE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

Does palliative care replace your active treatment?

No, palliative care is provided alongside your active treatment, adding an extra layer of support.

No, palliative care is available at any stage of a patient’s illness to help manage the symptoms and provide support, and is not only offered when the patient is nearing the end of their life. It can be provided alongside curative treatment as well.

No, palliative care is a specialised type of medical care offered to anyone suffering from a serious illness, regardless of age.

No, palliative care can be provided at home, in a hospital, or in a long-term care facility.