Palliative care patient outcomes in Australia have improved in the last 10 years
Palliative care supports people living with a life-limiting illness to have the best possible quality of life (1). This means providing: relief from distressing symptoms, support to make informed decisions, and care that aligns with what matters most to the person (1). In Australia, the Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration (PCOC — uow.edu.au/PCOC) supports palliative care […]
Landmark reforms expand scope of practice for ACT nurse practitioners
Proposed new legislation will strengthen the role of nurse practitioners in the Australian Capital Territory enabling them to certify cause of death certificates. New legislation has been introduced to give nurse practitioners (NPs), endorsed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), the legal practice authority to issue cause of death certificates and witness non-written health directions. The Nurse […]
‘Plan for the worst, hope for the best’: Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner on matters of life and death
As a young nurse working in oncology, Peter Jenkin began to question the often “futile treatment” given to patients and the lack of informed decision-making. Something inside him clicked, setting him on a path into palliative care nursing that has spanned nearly three decades. “I just went, this makes so much sense, that dying is […]
Registered nurse leads study to improve palliative care in rural and remote
A new University of South Australia study is aiming to gain a better understanding of what’s working well in rural and remote palliative care, with the goal of improving knowledge and access to palliative care in these areas. Led by UniSA research student and registered nurse Marylouise Freeman, and UniSA Associate Professor Kate Gunn, the […]
‘Matters of Life and Death’: National Palliative Care Week 2023
“We understand that death and dying is a difficult subject to talk about and engage with,” says Camilla Rowland, Chief Executive Officer at Palliative Care Australia (PCA). It’s why this year’s National Palliative Care Week (21-27 May) is shining the light on ‘Matters of Life and Death’, with a new video and social media campaign […]
How medicinal cannabis is easing the pain of palliative care patients
How medicinal cannabis is easing the pain of palliative care patients
How hospital staff say goodbye to dying patients – Evaluation of an online education module: Imminent death
Deaths in hospitals are common in developed countries (Smith-Stoner and Hand, 2012). In Australia, over half of expected deaths occur in these settings and it is estimated that the number of deaths across the population per year will double in the next 25 years (Swerrisen and Ducket, 2014). Introduction The provision of safe and quality […]
Training to support end of life nursing practice: End of Life Law for Clinicians
Training to support end of life nursing practice: End of Life Law for Clinicians
Most hospital patients die without adequate end-of-life care, study finds
Most hospital patients die without adequate end-of-life care, study finds
Palliative Care provision during COVID-19 – Reflections of Clinical Nurse Consultants
Palliative Care provision during COVID-19 – Reflections of Clinical Nurse Consultants