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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. 

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.

03 Dec 2018... 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. 

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.

This booklet provides essential information and support for substitute decision-makers of family members in residential care. As a decision-maker, you will be responsible for making choices regarding their treatment and care—a significant responsibility. By taking practical and emotional steps to prepare, you'll be better equipped to make informed decisions on behalf of your loved one when the time arises.  

Death is a reality of life, but the circumstances can vary greatly as different groups have different needs.

31 Dec 2018... This handbook provides written and pictorial material with all the information a carer needs to help manage breakthrough symptoms safely using subcutaneous medicines. Using the caring@home package, you, together with your health care team, can help recognise and manage breakthrough symptoms if they occur. This handbook is part of the caring@home package for carers. Caring@home resources are applicable Australia-wide for clinical services, health professionals and carers/families. 

28 Aug 2018... This video guide has information on how to select the right subcutaneous medication for each breakthrough symptom to help keep the person you are caring for as comfortable as possible. Nurses and carers should use this guide along with other resources in the package to train carers. Caring@home resources are applicable Australia-wide for clinical services, health professionals and carers/families. 

03 Jan 2017... Some things can help you to prepare as someone approaches the last few weeks and days of life. Having information can help you to make choices. People vary in what they know, understand and believe about death and dying. They also differ in what they want to know. Each individual should be as informed, or not, as they want to be. For many, knowing what to expect can help take some of the fear, distress and anxiety away. For others, having too much information gives them more things to worry about.

31 Dec 2018... The medicines diary is for carers to record all the subcutaneous medicines that are given to the person being cared for.  This resource is part of the caring@home package for carers. Caring@home resources are applicable Australia-wide for clinical services, health professionals and carers/families.