Why evidence matters at the end-of-life and why it’s everyone’s business In health care the role of evidence in decision making is recognised by health care practitioners and providers, and relates to understanding the balance between the potential... Read more... 23/05/2018 | Evidence | InFocus | Pain Management Tags: Research Views: 2518
Family member experiences of the sudden, unexpected death of a loved one in an... Health care professionals agree that the quality of care provided in the emergency department for dying patients and their families is often not as good as it needs to be. Dr... Read more... 4/05/2018 | Health Professionals | Acute Care Tags: Research Views: 1214
How palliative care is delivered is more important than where it is delivered! The location of palliative care is important, but the Health Care Consumers’ Association (HCCA) believes that the quality of care people receive is the most important... Read more... 26/04/2018 | Community | Patients and Carers Tags: Person-centred care Views: 1105
National Advance Care Planning Week sparks 100+ events For the first time, Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) ran National Advance Care Planning Week (16 - 22 April). Linda Nolte, Program Director for ACPA discusses the impact... Read more... 23/04/2018 | Community | Patients and Carers Tags: Advance care planning Views: 997