Are communities in which everyday people play a stronger role in the care of people at end -of-life.
Standards for Providing Quality Palliative Care
The Council of Palliative Care Australia (PCA) is pleased to provide the health care sector with the fourth edition of Standards for Providing Quality Palliative Care for all Australians.
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How can I support my friend or family member?
This brochure suggests some strategies for helping someone you know who is living with a terminal condition. Finding out that someone you know – a relative, acquaintance, workmate, or friend – is going to die comes as a shock. Their world has suddenly changed. Anxiety, sadness and even anger at the news are all quite common reactions.
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Carers and End of Life
Palliative Care Australia is the national peak body established by the collective membership of eight state and territory palliative care organisations and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine. Together the Palliative Care Australia members network to foster, influence and promote local and national endeavours to realise the vision of quality care at the end of life for all.
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The Dying Process
If you have never seen anyone die you may be afraid of what will happen, but the moment of death is usually peaceful. This brochure will help you to understand, anticipate and respond to some of the signs you may notice.
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Facts about Morphine
Opioid medicines are pain relievers. They include medicines such as codeine, morphine and oxycodone. This brochure will help you, your family and your carers learn about using morphine and other opioid medicines for relieving pain. Knowing the facts will help you manage your pain and get on with life.
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Facts about Pain Management
Pain is unpleasant sensation, suffering or distress of the body or mind. Pain hurts and it can wear you down, make it hard for you to be active and make you feel tired and tense.
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Palliative Care Myths
Myth: Pain is an inevitable part of dying
Fact: Pain can be managed through a number of ways. Pain management is a vital part of palliative care to make sure the patient is not suffering from their condition or symptoms
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What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is care that helps people live their life as fully and as comfortably as possible when living with a life-limiting or terminal disease.
