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'As physicians, we have a duty to treat our patients with dignity...it is also our responsibility to ensure a dignified death. Preparing the health workforce as much as people in general is a need of the hour' Prof Banani Poddar #EOLC timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/d… via @timesofindia

Healthcare professionals should respect and support patients’ autonomy by providing them with relevant information, ensuring their understanding, and involving them in the decision-making processes. Our new Clinical Evidence Summary can help. Access current palliative care evidence for your practice, build clinical knowledge and enhance palliative care delivery. FREE to access here ⏩ caresearch.com.au/Evidence/Clini…

It's hard to know what to do if you are supporting someone who is seriously ill and may be dying. Talking to patients and families about death and dying can also be very hard as their background, experiences and understanding (or lack thereof) can affect how they approach a situation. If you're a support worker, CarerHelp has developed tips and resources to assist you in working with people who are at the end of life and with the families who are caring for them: carerhelp.com.au/Resources/Supp… #CarerHelp #SupportWorker #CarerResources #LGBTIQ

Palliative care patients, families, and carers can all benefit from having easy access to trustworthy information and resources to help them through the palliative care journey. Our Community Hub is a great place to learn about palliative care and the supports that are available. Free to access anytime here: caresearch.com.au/Community #PalliativeCare #Community #PalliativeCareSupport #Carer #Patient #families

The local Pharmacy and Pharmacist is a key part of any community, particularly in a rural area. Did you know? Your local Pharmacists and Pharmacies can support carers caring for someone who is seriously ill, particularly in how they can help with medicines, such as explaining the medicines' benefits and side effects, advising best ways to give them to the person, and disposing of unused medicines safely. Find out more here: carerhelp.com.au/Resources/Care… #CarerHelp #SupportWorker #CarerResources #CarerSupport

A GP-led study has revealed the critical role general practice plays in delivering #QualityCare to cancer patients at the #EndofLife. How can work towards better access & continuity for all Australians? Read more here ⏩www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/profess…

#PersoncentredCare means seeing the whole person: their values, needs, and what matters to them. Here are a few simple ways nurses can ensure care remains compassionate and person-centred: ✅ greet the person, introduce yourself, and let them know why you are there ✅ give the person your full and complete attention ✅ respect the person's need for privacy Explore practical tips here: caresearch.com.au/Health-Profess…

To meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, health professionals need both clinical and cultural knowledge and skills. How can clinicians engage and communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, their family and their communities? Find out more here ⏩ caresearch.com.au/Health-Profess… #CulturalResponsiveCare #PallCare #Aboriginal #TorresStraitIslander #Care

Effective communication is recognised as an integral component for improving quality of life for palliative care patients, their families and carers. ✅ Want to enhance your approach? ✅ Looking for evidence-based strategies? Our new Evidence Summary on Communication Approaches offers practical insights to help you implement best practices and improve palliative care delivery. Explore it now ⏩ caresearch.com.au/Evidence/Clini… #CommunicationApproaches #Evidence #PallCare

Today we celebrate Primary Health Care Nurses Day ✨Join us in acknowledging the incredible work that primary health care nurses do to positively impact the health and wellbeing of Australians with palliative care needs. Get involved 👇 apna.asn.au/profession/pri… #PrimaryHealthCareNurseDay #APNA #Nurse #PatientCentredCare #PallCare

#RecognisingDying is the 1st step in #TerminalCare management. Consider whether the patient’s circumstance is due to an acute event such as a stroke that requires the revision of their goals. Quick access to evidence-based guidance and resources. Download the CareSearchgp App now. ⏩ caresearch.com.au/Health-Profess… #CareSearchgpApp #PalliativeCare #GPResource #GeneralPractice

📢 Healthcare Professionals (Australia)! Join the free End-of-Life Essentials #Communication Masterclass #Webinar 🗣️💬 📅 Tues, 4 March 2025 ⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ACDT 🔗 Register: @72157dbb-e8bd-40dc-8d00-3f08c234ac47" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4eba90ac… Featuring an expert panel on #EndofLifeCare

It is a common assumption that advance care planning (ACP) is only a relevant discussion to have when someone is approaching end of life. Health professionals providing care to anyone with a serious illness require capability to facilitate these conversations effectively. Build clinical knowledge and strengthen professional practice with more of the latest evidence on ACP with our Evidence Summary here ⏩ caresearch.com.au/Evidence/Clini… #AdvanceCarePlanning #EvidenceSummary #PallCare #ClinicalEducation

Looking after someone living with a life-limiting illness can be challenging, especially if people have never done it before. Find the information and resources to help families and carers manage daily life in our ‘How to Care’ section covering: ☑️Being part of the care team ☑️Practical caring ☑️Issues in caring ☑️Looking after yourself ➡️caresearch.com.au/Community/Pati… #PalliativeCare #Carers #PallCareResources #HowtoCare

New evidence challenges traditional predictors like confidence and comfort, revealing that training, spirituality, and care frequency play a more complex role than previously thought. Read: cambridge.org/core/journals/… #PallCare #SpiritualCare #Evidence

🎓 New to your role? We’ve tailored our ‘Orientation to #EndofLifeCare’ modules using the most utilised education by #nurses, #AlliedHealthProfessionals & #doctors. Boost your skills & invest in your professional development today!▶️ endoflifeessentials.com.au/Education-Modu… #CPD #PD #free

Improve your skills and knowledge in providing #EndofLifeCare with the WA Framework Personal Learning Assessment. Designed for WA health professionals who care for people approaching the end of life. It will help you: ✅ identify your learning needs, ✅ explore learning pathways tailored to your profession and setting, ✅ download relevant WA Health end-of-life and palliative care resources. Access⏩ caresearch.com.au/Health-Profess…

Understanding the person’s goals of care in the context of advanced illness is an essential part of personalised care. Goals are likely to change as the person’s illness progresses. To help prompt discussions involving goals of care, we share a few triggers: caresearch.com.au/Health-Profess… #PalliativeCare #GoalsofCare #PallCareNurses

Today we celebrate International Day of Education 📚 Recognising educational needs in palliative care and exploring learning options helps ensure the whole health and care workforce can provide appropriate care to people approaching the end of their life. Explore a great range of learning options in palliative care here⏩ caresearch.com.au/Health-Profess… #InternationalDayofEducation #PallCare #PalliativeCareEducation

Latest research 💡 Good care and communication in the ICU are incontrovertibly important to improve the health and welfare of patients and their families. So, how do bereaved families conceptualise good care and communication in intensive care? New evidence shows what ultimately matters for bereaved families in ICU specifically in South Australia and what helps in trying to attain that. Read⏩ #Abs1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… #Bereavement #ICU #Communication #EndofLife