Understanding dying in Australia and who is providing care and support
Understanding and recognising what is important at end of life
Understanding and recognising the dying process
Increasing confidence discussing end of life care and dying?
Understanding interventions to manage symptoms
Recognising the importance of communication and planning
Understanding how to ensure the palliative patient has the choice of place of care and place of death
This unit will assist you and your organisation in meeting standards related to: recognising dying, needs assessment, safe and effective personal care and clinical care, in accordance with the consumer’s needs, goals and preferences to optimise health and well-being. Ensuring best practice and person centred care. Organisational governance.
Suitable for: Volunteers, Carers & Families but also suitable for Health Care Professionals, Aged Care staff, HACC or CHSP providers or those interested in learning more about palliative care.
Your documents – Planning and decision making & financial- i.e., ID, Will, Power of Attorney, Advance Care Directive, Enduring Guardian, financial info
Your loved ones – i.e., Discussion of end-of-life plans, emotional will
Palliative Care Tasmania’s Speaker Series is a mix of local national and international industry experts covering specialty palliative and end-of-life topics.
Speakers are selected to inform both the sector and the community and include presentations from professionals, interactive sessions, and robust conversations.