Fitting the pieces together: Completing the... A fundamental aspect of palliative care is that it is supposed to be “holistic care”. At an individual level, this emphasises the... Read more... 8/12/2015 | Health Professionals | GPs Tags: End-of-Life Care Views: 1793
Assessing and managing patients’ pain in... Pain is one of a range of common symptoms experienced by palliative patients. Keep in mind that a patient with a life-limiting illness can... Read more... 1/12/2015 | Health Professionals | GPs Tags: Pain management Views: 2320
'In my own bed': Managing dying patients at home 'Staying at home' is a bit of a mantra for palliative care. When time is precious, home and family beckon as a place of safety and... Read more... 24/11/2015 | Health Professionals | GPs Tags: Home care Views: 1501
Living longer, dying better The care that people receive as they approach the end of their life really does matter. It matters to the person, it matters to the people who... Read more... 10/11/2015 | Health Professionals | GPs Tags: End-of-Life Care Views: 1691
Five quick tips for prescribing medicines in... In its 'Dying Well' report published in September last year, the Grattan Institute said 14% of Australians die in their own home. The... Read more... 3/11/2015 | Health Professionals | GPs Tags: Medications and pharmacy Views: 1333