Resources to help nurses with clinical palliative care


Clinical care

Evidence for Medications

Palliative Medications

The Role of the Carer

  • The Palliative Care Network of Wisconsin Fast Facts and Concepts page #396 Psychosocial Assessment in Palliative Care outlines a structured psychosocial assessment.
  • The Marie Curie (UK) website has information and practice tips relating to Communication and providing emotional care and related topics in the Palliative Care Knowledge Zone.
  • Videos from UCSF School of Medicine discuss:
    • 4 key areas to focus on with psychosocial support: non-abandonment, hope, bringing closure to important relationships, and spirituality (doctor focus but relevant for other health professionals)
    • screening for distress and the role of a social worker.
  • End-of-life Essentials modules provide examples of nurses supporting people with advanced illness. They include examples of conversations and tips on how to optimise these interactions.
  • In the CareSearch Community section, Living with illness provides information resources and practical tips to support patients, families, and carers.
  • The Marie Curie (UK) website has information to optimise daily life for people living with a terminal illness (for patients, families, and carers).
  • Guide patients, families, and carers to the communication resources in the CareSearch Community section.

Family meetings

Supporting carers

Last updated 11 July 2025