Our Lady's Hospice

The Medical Department at Our Lady’s Hospice comprises 3 main services: those for Older People, Rheumatology Rehabilitation and Palliative Care. Each service has evolved around the concept of multi-disciplinary care for patients with complex disease. The care provided is patient-centered and team-delivered resulting in a unique experience for patients presenting for treatment at OLH.

The medical consultants at OLH are all shared appointments with other Dublin major teaching hospitals. Issues and solutions are discussed regularly at medical committee meetings and the chairman is also a member of the Hospice management team and Board of Directors.

Our Services

Older People's Services
Palliative Care
Rheumatology Rehabilitation

Medical Committee

The Hospice Medical Committee plays a vital role in the delivery of services and developments of the Hospice. Any issues arising from the Medical Committee are now raised through the Chair of the Committee who sits on the Board. It encourages a whole system view of the Hospice.

Responsibilities of the Chair of the Medical Committee:

• The holder of the position will act as a Senior Medical advisor to the CEO and the Board.
• The Chair will play a strategic role in the overall vision and strategic direction of the Hospice.
• Will participate in, comment on, policy, service profile and developments of the Hospice.
• Provide professional advisory support to other members of the Management Team and Heads of Departments.
• Undertake reviews and activities pertinent to medical professional issues as requested by the Chairperson, Hospice Board or CEO
• Identify and pursue clinical professional needs and issues, liaising with the Director of Nursing
• Working together with the Director or Education & Research, promote and develop clinical research and ensure appropriate in-service education programmes and ongoing training/development needs to staff are met