- The Midwest has espoused the partnership approach as an ideal system for service delivery, and it has greatly benefited palliative care service recipients throughout the region.
- Medical, nursing, and therapy standards are continuously under review with a learning and research focus always present. This has ensured the highest standards of care.
- The needs of palliative care patients continue to change and it is important to continuously pursue further development.
- While priority in the past was given to malignant conditions, there is need and scope to develop responses for non-malignant conditions.
- Milford Care Centre has positioned itself as being answerable for the palliative care needs of the region with the patient being seen as centre stage. Linkages into the community are truly pioneering and are valued.
- As a 'high acheiver', Milford is a model for other areas, especially with its emphasis on education and research collaboration, both in Ireland and abroad.
- The Milford Care Center (MCC) palliative care service leads the country in terms of being open and transparent.
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