This section will keep you up to date with news and events in the palliative care community and changes to the CareSearch website. Please note that the links below were current at the time of posting, however links may become obsolete as websites update their content.
International Nurses Day
To recognise International Nurses Day CareSearch has produced a special evidence summary brochure and factsheet on pain management and medications. Nurses are largest group in the health workforce, and provide the most direct patient and family care.
Posted by Admin on 12 May 2012
International Palliative Care Network Conference 2012
The IPCNC is hosted online on the Palliative Care Network Community and participation and access to the conference is FREE. Call for Abstracts is open now through 31 May, and palliative care professionals from all disciplines are encouraged to participate in presenting lectures and posters. Poster awards to be presented. Visit www.palliativecarenetwork.com to share your work!
Posted by Admin on 3 May 2012
International Nurses Day
International Nurses Day will be held on 12 May 2012 and celebrates nurses and their contribution to the health of society. The theme for 2012 is Closing the gap: from evidence to action’.
Posted by Admin on 27 April 2012
Aged care reform
A ten year plan to reshape aged care provides opportunity for new models of care to be made available for older persons.
Posted by Admin on 24 April 2012
Essential Practices in palliative care
The International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) has developed a list of essential practices in palliative care.
Posted by Admin on 12 April 2012
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
The theme for World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2012 is ‘Living to the end - palliative care for an ageing population’. It will be celebrated on 13 October 2012.
Posted by Admin on 12 April 2012
March/April newsletters
The following newsletters are now available:
Posted by Admin on 10 April 2012
National Standards Assessment Program website
The National Standards Assessment Program has launched their new website at www.nsap.palliativecare.org.au.
The website is full of useful information about participating in NSAP,quality resources, reports, and events. Services currently participating in NSAP can now directly link to theirservice web page directly from the website and are able to input self assessment information, download interim, annual and peer mentor reports, and download or subscribe to the NSAP monthly newsletter.
Posted by Admin on 30 March 2012
Aged Care Nursing Scholarships for CPD
Funding from the Department of Health and Ageing through RCNA can be sought by aged care nurses to attend short courses, conferences or workshops during 2012. Applications close 27 April 2012.
Posted by Admin on 28 March 2012
Interview with Professor Sheila Payne
Professor Sheila Payne talks about the challenges of research in palliative care in an interview from the recent Latin American Palliative Care Congress.
Posted by Admin on 27 March 2012
PCNA Conference: Call for Abstracts
The 4th Biennial Palliative Care Nurses Australia Conference (PCNA) Program Committee is inviting submission of abstracts for original work for consideration as an oral or poster presentation in the PCNA program. Closing date: 11th June 2012.
Posted by Admin on 27 March 2012
Palliative Care Victoria website
Palliative Care Victoria has released its revamped website. It has sections for families and patients, service providers, volunteers and those from other cultural backgrounds.
Posted by Admin on 5 March 2012
WA Palliative Care Conference
'Outside the Box' is the theme of the WA Palliative Care Conference, which will be held in historic Fremantle on Friday 05 October 2012.
Posted by Admin on 28 February 2012
2012 PCNA Conference Details
The fourth biennial Palliative care Nurses Australia Conference will be held 6th – 7th November 2012 in Melbourne.
Posted by Admin on 27 February 2012
Understanding Brain Cancer: support videos
Cancer Council has developed a comprehensive set of video modules for people affected by brain cancer. The module content spans the whole brain cancer journey, from symptoms and diagnosis onwards.
Posted by Admin on 27 February 2012
Study participants need who have experienced the death of a loved one in palliative care
Participants are required for a study which will examine the experiences of families and/or friends of palliative care patients. The research is being undertaken by Trish Smith who is completing a research thesis as part of her Psychology Honours at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. If you are interested in participating, or want more information, please contact Trish Smith on 0430 745 837 or itsallgreat@live.com.au.
Posted by Admin on 10 February 2012
EAPC guidelines on the use of opioid analgesics for cancer pain
An updated version of the guidelines of the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) on the use of opioids for the treatment of cancer pain has been published. The new guidelines were published in Lancet Oncology this month, and a podcast with a discussion of the guidelines is currently available
Posted by Admin on 10 February 2012
Planning Ahead Tools
This NSW website contains information, tools and resources to help consumer make sure their wishes are known and you have a plan for the future.
Posted by Admin on 10 February 2012
The Senate Inquiry into Palliative Care in Australia
Submissions to the Senate Community Affairs Committee enquiring into and reporting on the provision of palliative care in Australia must be received by 02 March 2012. The reporting date is 12 September 2012.
Posted by Admin on 8 February 2012
New PCC4U learning module content
The Palliative Care Curriculum for Undergraduates (PCC4U) Project has released two new learning modules looking at a specific focus topic:
The learning content can be accessed on the new PCC4U website.
Posted by Admin on 4 February 2012
Residential Aged Care Hub
CareSearch has begun work on the development of a new information hub for those working in aged care facilities. We are keen to receive feedback and comments on this project, particularly from those working in aged care facilities and from residents, their families and volunteers. You can leave comments here, email caresearch@flinders.edu.au or contact the Project Officer, Roma Dicker on 08 7221 8239.
There is also a free monthly project newsletter that you can register to receive.
Posted by Admin on 31 January 2012
New online resource for carers
'Caring for Someone with a Terminal Illness' includes video and audio clips of 40 carers who describe the unique combination of hard physical work, exhaustion, conflicting emotions and the rewards of caring for a loved one.
Posted by Admin on 25 January 2012
My Learning Modules
Understanding what’s on CareSearch can help you find the right clinical information more efficiently. My Learning is a set of free, interactive learning modules designed to help you learn about CareSearch resources and how to use them to provide better clinical care. After completing a learning package and answering the review quiz, you can print a certificate for your professional records.
Posted by Admin on 19 January 2012
Follow us on Twitter
CareSearch is now connecting with health professionals and consumers via Twitter! Click the link above and follow us to give feedback, have a chat, and receive updates, tips, news and more. Explore an easy new way to engage with CareSearch online and connect now!
Posted by Admin on 18 January 2012
iPhone Medicines List app
The National Prescribing Service has developed an iPhone app for those taking medications.
Posted by Admin on 17 January 2012
Respiratory Toolkit
The Australian Lung Foundation have launched a new on-line decision support tool for general practice to provide accessible and evidence-based point-of-care advice for the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Posted by Admin on 17 January 2012
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Last updated 12 May 2012