Caring for cancer patients at Cho Ray Hospital: How much does it cost, and should you hire a caregiver? | SAN – Patient Care App
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Hospital Cho Ray is one of large tertiary hospitals nhất cả nước, tiếp nhận rất nhiều ca bệnh nặng, trong đó có bệnh nhân ung thư từ khắp các tỉnh thành. Khi bước vào hành trình treatment tại đây, hầu hết gia đình đều nhanh chóng nhận ra một điều: caring for the sick là một phần không thể tách rời khỏi quá trình điều trị.
Initially, many families chose to take care of their children themselves. This stemmed from affection and a desire to be with loved ones. But after only a few days, the reality began to become apparent.
The current state of patient care at Cho Ray Hospital
Chăm bệnh tại Chợ Rẫy không chỉ là ở cạnh bệnh nhân. Caregiver Right:
- Constant movement between departments
- Monitoring the patient's condition
- Assistance with eating and hygiene
- Stay up late when needed.
With such intensity, maintaining it 24/7 for many days is almost impossible for one person.
Therefore, many families are starting to look for solutions like hiring caregivers.
Risks of hiring a traditional caregiver
Currently, the most common method is renting through groups or small-scale services. Prices typically range as follows:
- 600,000 – 800,000 VND/day
- Working hours: 12–24 hours
At first glance, this price seems reasonable. But the problem lies in how the work is done.
Quality of care deteriorates due to overcrowding.
A person who works continuously for 12–24 hours a day will quickly fall into a state of:
- Tired
- Lack of sleep
- Reduce concentration
And when this happens, the quality of care will decrease significantly.
Đối with bệnh nhân ung thư, đây là một rủi ro lớn. Chỉ cần:
- Failure to detect abnormal signs in time.
- Slow response in emergency situations
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Unprofessional and unstable
In addition, the majority of caregivers come from these sources:
- Not properly trained.
- There is no workflow.
- Depending on personal experience
This leads to instability. Each caregiver has a different approach, making it difficult to control quality.
Another issue is continuity. If a caregiver takes unexpected leave, it will be very difficult for the family to find a replacement immediately, especially in an overcrowded environment like Cho Ray Hospital.
Cancer care solutions from SAN
Meanwhile, SAN approaches this problem from a more systemic perspective.
Instead of having one person handle everything, SAN breaks down the work into hourly tasks:
- 42,000 – 70,000 VND/hour
- Minimum 4 hours
- You can choose morning, afternoon, or night shifts.
This model helps:
- The caregiver is always strong and alert.
- Consistent quality of care
- Not dependent on a single individual
In addition, SAN has a clear shift change process:
- Information transfer between shifts
- Continuously monitor the patient's condition.
- Ensure uninterrupted care.
This is especially important for cancer patients, whose condition can change rapidly.
Cost comparison: Hourly rental is more cost-effective.
In terms of cost, many people think that renting by the day will be cheaper. But when you do the math:
- It's not always necessary to be available 24/7.
- Support may only be needed at critical times.
Hiring by the hour helps optimize costs and efficiency.
More importantly, cost must be commensurate with quality. A low price coupled with high risk can result in a much higher overall cost.
Caring for the sick isn't just about "having someone there," but about "whether that person has the ability and the mental state to provide good care."
Trong hành trình điều trị dài tại Chợ Rẫy, Stability and security are more important than any short-term savings..
SAN It's not a replacement for the family, but it helps the family avoid having to "bear the burden alone."
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