PATIENT SUPPORT GROUP
The Patient Support Group (PSG) has been set up and was launched on
25th September 200* and operates as an independent body. It is an organisation
that will work towards the betterment of all kidney patients in Malaysia,
regardless of whether they are seeking treatment or at dialysis centres
housed in government, private hospitals and other NGO dialysis centres.
The main objectives of the Patient Support Group include:-
- Advocating easier access to dialysis treatment and high quality
care and lower prices for medication.
- Providing health information on kidney diseases and their management
and care.
- Organising health talks, seminars and to update patient and their
families on the latest treatment and healthcare issues.
- Guiding patients on appropriate long-term solutions to their healthcare
needs.
- Providing counselling and support to address psychological and
emotional factors affecting patients and their families.
- Facilitating contact with professional bodies, government agencies
and authorities, and individuals involved in kidney health.
- Planning and organising social and recreational activities for
patients and their families.
The Patient Support Group cannot achieve these objectives without the
organisation being strengthened by large numbers of members. Hence,
we are seeking everyone’s cooperation to register their patients
as members of PSG.
Activities planned under the support group will serve to bring together
patients and their families, and encourage better communication between
them and their care givers. It will include having: ,annual get-togethers;
- Trips to places of interest;
- Sports day;
- Patient for talks on health, diet and nutrition;
- Counselling sessions and others;
- Peer support group and others.
