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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/information-brochure-for-carers-caringhome-package
31 Dec 2018... Nurses can use this brochure to introduce carers to how they can help manage breakthrough symptoms safely using subcutaneous medicines. The brochure is part of the caring@home package for carers. Caring@home resources are applicable Australia-wide for clinical services, health professionals and carers/families.Â
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/giving-a-medicine-using-a-subcutaneous-cannula-caringhome-package
03 Dec 2024... This illustrated guide and accompanying video explain how to give medicine through a subcutaneous cannula using a step-by-step approach. These guides are part of the caring@home package for carers. Caring@home resources are applicable Australia-wide for clinical services, health professionals and carers/families.Â
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/end-of-life-and-palliative-care-services
20 Feb 2021... End of life and palliative care explained: End of life and palliative care helps improve the quality of life for someone who has a life-limiting illness by offering services, advice, information, referral and support. End of life and palliative care offers emotional and practical support to families, friends and carers. Palliative care is not just for people nearing the end of their lives. You can receive palliative care at the same time as other treatments for particular conditions. End of life and palliative care in Victoria is based on person-centred care, which means you and your family are treated in the way you want to be treated. Palliative care can help you plan your care, including using an advanced care plan. Any person can make a referral for themselves or someone else to palliative care.  Â
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.