“Let’s talk about it”: Are patients too old and sick to think about sexuality and... Part of holistic health care is the recognition that humans are sexual beings. Evidence tells us that the sexual needs of patients receiving palliative care are often not met.... Read more... 19/08/2019 | Health Professionals | Residential Aged Care Tags: Person-centred care Views: 3599
Palliative care central to person-centred aged care What is the nature of person-centred care in the context of palliative care and aged care? Following the Aged Care Royal Commission hearing Professor Jennifer Tieman explores... Read more... 28/06/2019 | Health Professionals | Residential Aged Care | Aged Care in home Tags: Person-centred care Views: 2648
The importance of communication in palliative care Staff at the Aged Care Complaints Commissioner have been listening to the stories of those dying in aged care since we first began on 1 January 2016. These stories help us to... Read more... 29/08/2018 | Health Professionals | Residential Aged Care Tags: Person-centred care | ELDAC Views: 3052
How palliative care is delivered is more important than where it is delivered! The location of palliative care is important, but the Health Care Consumers’ Association (HCCA) believes that the quality of care people receive is the most important... Read more... 26/04/2018 | Community | Patients and Carers Tags: Person-centred care Views: 2181