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This document is about validating the importance of creative expression of people who are living within a hospital context. It is based on the assumption that art is about values, beliefs, identity, expression and communication and as such should be a fundamental right of every individual, regardless of whether they are in hospital or not.
This document is about validating the importance of creative expression of people who are living within a hospital context. It is based on the assumption that art is about values, beliefs, identity, expression and communication and as such should be a fundamental right of every individual, regardless of whether they are in hospital or not.
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Alex McKenzie<br />
DIRECTOR OF NORTH GLASGOW<br />
COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE PARTNERSHIP<br />
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The role of the NHS in Continuing Care is changing<br />
dramatically. Care for the Elderly is becoming less<br />
about clinical intervention and more and more<br />
about ensuring continuing quality of life.<br />
A care package should in theory comprehensively<br />
include priority services and non mainstream<br />
services. Once patients have been discharged<br />
from hospital, we have to consider rehabilitation<br />
and a range of activities to enhance quality of life<br />
and most importantly to avoid readmittance.
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