Ensuring dignity and comfort in the late stages of life: the role of palliative care... Violet Platt, CEO of Palliative Care Victoria, shares insights into the 'Dignified and Respectful Decisions' project. This initiative provides practical support for... Read more... 26/04/2024 | Blog | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals | Residential Aged Care Tags: Person-centred care | Palliative Care | End of life care | Palliative Care Victoria Views: 1075
Why don’t we talk about dying? Palliative care plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life and the dying experience, yet access to these services remains unequal, especially in regional areas.... Read more... 16/04/2024 | Blog | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals Tags: Palliative Care | End of life conversations | Death and dying Views: 1406
Nurse practitioners: Increasing access to palliative care in residential aged care... Nurses and carers working in residential aged care are under pressure to provide care for people with very complex needs in an environment that often lacks senior staff.... Read more... 3/04/2024 | Blog | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals | Residential Aged Care | Specialist Palliative Care Tags: Residential aged care | Pain management | Palliative Care | Symptom management Views: 2715
Using virtual care to enhance palliative care experiences In palliative care, ensuring comfort and support is crucial. Virtual care emerges as a vital tool, fostering connections between patients, families, and healthcare providers... Read more... 3/04/2024 | Blog | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals Tags: End-of-Life Care | Palliative Care | Virtual care Views: 1137