Virtual communities of practice: presenting... Roughly two years ago I had the good fortune of meeting a group of like-minded clinicians and academics. The interaction I have had with them has... Read more... 19/01/2016 | Health Professionals | GPs Tags: Digital health Views: 519
The End-of-Life Clinical Audit - a GP's experience It seems to me, as time goes by, that medicine becomes more and more fragmented. We don’t seem to consider our patients as a whole person... Read more... 15/12/2015 | Health Professionals | GPs Tags: End-of-Life Care Views: 546
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: 666
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: 1090
'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: 611
Caring for our own – the rewards and... Providing palliative care in rural settings brings unique rewards and challenges. While many aspects of the care that rural practitioners provide... Read more... 16/11/2015 | Health Professionals Tags: Rural and remote health Views: 477