Hospis Malaysia

Hospis Malaysia is a charitable organisation providing professional community palliative care to those with life-limiting illnesses (such as cancer, AIDS, organ failure or progressive neurological conditions.) We are not affiliated to any political, religious, governmental or private groups, and are managed by a team of medical professionals, a handful of administrative staff, together with volunteer-professionals who govern our overall policies and administer Their finances.

Mission:
Their mission is to:
• Provide the best possible palliative care services to the community They serve and in so doing, improve the quality of life of Their patients and their families.
• Provide the best possible education and training to healthcare professionals and equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge in the practice of palliative care.
• Increase awareness about the needs of those with progressive and life-threatening illnesses
• Value life and promote quality of life for all patients regardless of illness or stage through advocacy, education, and research

Vision:
They aim to provide access to the highest possible quality of evidence-based palliative care to everyone in need so as to provide relief from and prevent pain and suffering associated with progressive and life-threatening illness.

values:
They strongly believe in respect, compassion, and knowledge as Their guiding principles in everything that They do. It is with these standards that each of They conducts Their day-to-day behavior and decision-making.

Their values can be summarised with the acronym I CARE:
Integrity – I will work openly, honestly, and treat everyone fairly.
Compassion – I will be kind, and thoughtful, and show genuine interest in everyone I am in contact with including my colleagues, my patients and their families, and my supporters.
Accountability – I will take responsibility for all my decisions and actions, and I will not blame anyone else for my mistakes.
Respect – I will value others and recognize that the quality of my work is dependent on the entire team. I also need to recognize the diversity of others’ opinions and cultures and learn from this diversity.
Excellence – I will strive to learn, improve, and give my best.