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Palliative Care
Palliative care includes the provision of pain and symptom management either in the home, aged care or in a hospital setting and can also offer a wide range of supportive services including counselling and pastoral care. It also offers practical support; from organising appointments to the management of medications and it can begin from the first diagnosis of a terminal illness.
Palliative care is delivered through local networks and is usually a free community service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Managing the Health care systemManaging the Health care system so you get the best care involves; talking to your doctor, talking to different health professional groups and knowing how to best handle problems and complaints. Pain and symptom managementPain and symptom management is a big part of palliative care. Types of symptoms include; pain, fatigue, frustration, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, lack of appetite, constipation, hope and hopelessness and confusion. |
PlanningPlanning is about looking at what is important and includes relationships, travel and the planning involved in putting your affairs in order. CarersCarers give up their time to help another person who is unable to care completely for him or herself. Death and dyingDeath and dying includes information on preparing for death and what to expect. Grief and lossGrief and loss looks at what is grief?, learning to live with grief and how to help someone who is grieving. |