Perak Palliative Care Society

Established since 1995, we are a group of volunteers who have dedicated part of our time and effort to make palliative care available to people who need it, irrespective of race or religion. The society is non-profit and non-governmental. Palliative Care is the comprehensive care provided by a multidisciplinary team for those with a life-threatening illness where cure is no longer possible and comfort and symptom control are the main aims. Palliative care encompasses the whole self, caring for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families. It provides relief from pain, nausea, shortness of breath, and loss of appetite. The goal is to prevent and relieve these symptoms so that the patient can get on with daily life. Our services are provided free but all cost on medication and dressing and nursing materials will be borne by the patient and his family. A variable amount of medical and nursing equipment is available to assist in coping at home.