Supporting work of palliative care staff
Palliative care can be a challenging environment, but richly rewarding for those involved, says Liz Callaghan, Palliative Care Australia (PCA) chief executive.
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Slow politics of dignity for aged and dying
Dignity is crucial to the proper operation of rights. If rights are to do what they are meant to do, they need to be deeply embedded in a country’s society and culture, writes Professor Gary...
Educating all health workers in end of life
Educating the full range of workers in the health care system on how to support patients at end of life will improve the level of care they receive and a project in the Riverina will do just that,...
New smartphone app to assist palliative aged care
A new, free smartphone app is giving those working in the care sector, particularly GPs, access to specialist medical advice to care for older palliative patients at home or in residential aged care...
New online module in delivery of palliative care
A new online education module will support GPs in caring for older patients with progressive illnesses who are living in the community and aged care facilities.
‘Start2Talk’ during National Palliative Care Week
Alzheimer’s Australia is encouraging health professionals to access one of its online resources to encourage their clients to talk about future end of life wishes.
Singaporean doctor studies Resthaven care approach
A Singaporean based psychiatrist has visited South Australian aged care provider, Resthaven, to look at its approach to dementia, palliative care and mental health.
Choice is key to a ‘good’ death
Aged care residents and patient wishes must be taken into account to ensure quality end of life care, with Australians reporting that choice about where to die and adequate pain management are key...
Palliative care program changing how we ‘die’
More than three-quarters of people referred to a new community palliative care service in New South Wales have fulfilled their wish of dying at home, according to figures released last week.
Uniting AgeWell ‘honours spirit’ of residents
Australian aged and community care provider, Uniting AgeWell, has been named as a finalist in the category of ‘Best Dementia Program’ at the 6th Ageing Asia Conference in Singapore, for...
Older Australians ‘willing’ but young ones delay
Young Australians often underestimate the importance of having a will and fail to plan ahead unlike older Australians, according to the results of a national study.
Residents’ right to protection from harm
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has revised its Position Statement on Restraint in the Care of People in Residential Aged Care Facilities, recognising the need for balance between a...
Seniors putting ‘pressure’ on palliative care
An ageing population will increase demands on palliative care as more Australians develop cancer and chronic illnesses, says Palliative Care Australia chief executive, Liz Callaghan.
Palliative care alters medical student attitudes
Earlier exposure to palliative care can enhance junior doctors’ professionalism, focus on and communication with all patients, and other important aspects of care, according to a study from the...
Industry’s national guidelines for pastoral care
Federal government funding has been granted to develop national guidelines for pastoral care in aged care at a time of an increasingly ageing population and when there is strong and growing evidence...
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