Landspitali - University Hospital
HERA pallative care services
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Services
HERA – Specialized Home Care Service
HERA provides specialized nursing and medical care for individuals with chronic and incurable illnesses. It also supports patients undergoing curative treatment who require temporary assistance due to severe symptoms. HERA stands for: Home, Monitoring, Consultation, Assistance.
The service is provided free of charge for patients in the greater Reykjavík area.
Information on applying for HERA’s home care services can be found in the Landspítali quality manual.
HERA Services
24/7 home care, including phone and online consultations, as well as office visits.
Scheduled home visits and communication tailored to each patient's needs.
On-call physicians from the palliative care unit available around the clock for symptom assessment and management.
Specialized nurses trained in palliative care, family nursing, and counseling.
Support for patients and families, including end-of-life care at home.
Close collaboration with other healthcare providers to ensure seamless care.
What the Service Includes
Symptom monitoring and management.
Medical consultations and treatment at home or in the outpatient clinic.
Medication management, prescriptions, and administration.
Education, emotional support, and counseling.
Individual and family meetings.
Assistance with medical equipment and home care arrangements.
Coordination with doctors and healthcare professionals.
Support for patients wishing to spend their final days at home.
Additional Services in Cooperation with Home Nursing
Personal care assistance.
Wound care and dressing changes.
Catheter, drain, and stoma care.