Medical equipment used to help control the symptoms of terminally-ill patients has been donated to Epsom Hospital.
The Friends of Epsom and West Park Hospitals raised £22,000 to supply the hospital with 22 syringe drivers - devices that continuously administer painkillers or medication that suppresses nausea and vomiting and other symptoms.
The drivers are used by palliative care staff to help improve symptom control for terminally-ill patients, and people coming to the end of life can be transferred home, if they choose to, with a syringe driver.
Dr Martine Meyer, the trust’s lead clinician for palliative care, said: "The equipment is a welcome boost to the trust and will ensure we can continue to offer patients at the end of life the care they need at a very difficult time."
Chairman of the friends, Dr Geoffrey Robb, added: "We recognise the help and support that our palliative care team provide for seriously ill patients in Epsom Hospital, and were only too happy to help provide this equipment."
Article from Hardeep matharu at epsomguardian
