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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/advance-care-planning-for-substitute-decision-makers
01 Sep 2023... Advance care planning information for people acting in the role of substitute decision-makers. This resource is bilingual , featuring both an English version and a translated version for enhanced accessibility.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/groups-with-specific-needs-video
Death is a reality of life, but the circumstances can vary greatly as different groups have different needs.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/victorias-end-of-life-and-palliative-care-framework-consumer-summary
01 Oct 2016... Victoria's end of life and palliative care framework is a guide for improving end of life and palliative care services. This summary is for consumers.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-do-you-want-for-your-end-of-life-care
01 Apr 2018... While end-of-life care planning can be overwhelming, having the conversation and documenting your wishes early will help to provide clarity and ease potential conflict with family and friends at a time when emotions run high.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/about-palliative-care-video
Palliative care helps those with an illness that cannot be cured by managing symptoms as well as providing emotional and spiritual support.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/advance-care-planning-making-your-wishes-known-brochure
A brochure introducing advance care planning.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/last-days-of-life-family-and-carer-information
01 Apr 2018... The communication tools provide patients, family, carers with information about the dying process.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/palliative-care-advice-service
01 May 2021... Palliative care advice service nurses and doctors offer free, confidential advice to anyone in Victoria who needs information about living with or caring for someone with a life-limiting illness, palliative care, or end-of-life care. Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life for people and families living with life-limiting illnesses. This Advice Service is for everyone in Victoria.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/a-guide-to-making-an-advance-health-directive-in-western-australia
31 Aug 2022... This guide provides information to help you prepare and complete your Advance Health Directive. This helps you to think deeply about future situations in which you are unwell and unable to make decisions about your health care. If this is distressing, please seek support from a family member, friend or health professional. The sections of this document cover information explains what an Advance Health Directive is and why it is helpful, provides a step-by-step guide to making an Advance Health Directive, answers other frequently asked questions, an example of a completed form, and a blank Advance Health Directive.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/values-and-preferences-form
30 Dec 2022... A Values and Preferences Form can be used to make a record of your values, preferences and wishes about your future health and personal care (advance care planning). The form includes information on why it is useful, how it relates to advance care planning, and how it differs from an Advance Health Directive.
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