palliative care 1c Flashcards
Standards for providing quality
care for palliative patients in
Australia (developed 2005
All care, decision-making and planning are based
on the uniqueness of the patient and their families.
Holistic care of the patient is emphasised.
Ongoing assessment and treatment is vital
Care is co-ordinated.
The primary caregiver is supported and educated.
The needs and comfort of the dying patient is
emphasised.
Philosophy of care supplies compassionate and
competent care
Standards for providing quality
care for palliative patients in
Australia
Access to bereavement care
Community capacity is adequate to provide
adequate care through collaboration and
partnerships.
Quality improvement and research.
Access to care is available regardless of geography,
diagnosis, age
Staff are adequately trained.
Staff are encouraged to care for themselves
The importance of educating
health professionals about
palliative care
To correct misconceptions about palliative care
To assist in the identification of palliative needs in their
patients
To upskill providers in the provision of palliative care
within their scope of practice and where appropriate.
Assist in referral to specialist palliative care services or
consultation, and when this is required
To assist providers to work collaboratively with specialist
palliative care providers.
Education should also increase the comfort level of
health professionals working with people approaching
the end of heir lives
Support for health professionals
who work in palliative care.
Breaking bad news about diagnosis and/or prognosis to a
person living with a life-limiting illness and their family;
Coping with medicine’s inability to offer these people a cure
Repeated exposure to the death of people with whom they
may have formed relationships
Involvement in emotional conflicts with people living with a
life-limiting illness, their families carers, or with other members of
the palliative team;
Absorption of the anger, grief, and despair expressed by
people living with a life-limiting illness, their families and carers;
Challenges to one’s personal belief system about the medical
network, teamwork, death, and dying.
