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Procedures and Investigations

WebKey points. The benefits, burdens and costs of all investigations and procedures should be carefully considered for palliative care patients. The clinical …

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Pathways and Frameworks

WebHealth pathways provide a model of working with other health professionals to improve outcomes and patient journeys. The pathways are customised to local …

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WebOlder people at the end of their life often have unique and complex health and support needs. As a result, they may receive care across many different settings and …

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Models of Service Delivery

WebThese models include care provided across the spectrum of health settings and involve the coordination of medical, nursing, allied health, bereavement and volunteer services from …

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Allied Health in Australia and its role in Palliative Care

WebThe inclusion of allied health in palliative care delivery is reflected in the Australian Government National Palliative Care Strategy 2018 . It has been suggested that referrals …

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Health Practitioner Education

WebCareSearch blog. HP Education. Last updated 13 August 2021. Conferences Australian. Recognising educational needs in palliative care and exploring learning options helps …

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PallConsult Home

WebAim: The aim of PallConsult is for palliative care consultants to outreach and build capacity across Queensland for community-based clinicians to provide quality care for people …

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Digital Health / Evidence In Focus / Evidence

WebThe Australian Digital Health Agency has been established by the governments of Australia with the intent of developing digital health capability through …

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Understand Quality Improvement

WebQI focuses on ‘doing things right’, using data to identify and monitor for gaps between what we should do and what is being done. [3] In this way it ensures that …

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Workforce Development

WebA National Palliative Care Workforce Development Framework has been developed to provide guidance for individual health care providers, education providers, …

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What is Primary Health Care

WebDefining primary health care. Primary health care is the basis of health care within Australia, as it provides the first point of contact with the health system. It includes …

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WebThe use of evidence in allied health is evolving and more allied health professionals are now becoming involved in research training, knowledge generation, …

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PARAMEDIC WELLBEING Self-care for paramedics

WebS elf-care can be broadly described as a clinician’s own maintenance of good holistic health and well-being.1 This wellbeing extends beyond the physical to encompass …

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Complementary Therapies

WebComplementary therapies can be expensive. You may be able to access these services from your palliative care or local health service. Health professionals can …

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Professional Development

WebContinuing professional development. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a structured approach to keeping your skills up to date. It can contribute to competence in …

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NEEDS ASSESSMENT TOOL: PROGRESSIVE DISEASE (NAT: PD) …

WebPhysical symptoms • Are the patient’s physical symptoms causing the caregiver or family distress? Providing physical care • Is the caregiver or family having difficulty coping with …

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Assessing Symptoms

WebAssess and reassess frequently. Consider using simple assessment tools such as the Symptom Assessment Scale (SAS), Distress thermometer (167kb), or a pain diary …

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