‘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
The NET Nurse: A unique role
Problem solving, creativity, and being able to see outside the square are key attributes of the RN Kate Wakelin’s role providing support to people with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). Ms Wakelin has been the NET Patient Support Nurse with the Unicorn Foundation since October 2015. The Unicorn Foundation, a not-for-profit medical charity, works with people affected […]
New guiding principles for health professionals about voluntary assisted dying
Ahead of the Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying scheme from 19 June, Palliative Care Australia has released a set of principles for health professionals to help provide care to people living with a life limiting illness. PCA CEO Rohan Greenland says the document, Voluntary Assisted Dying in Australia: Guiding principles for those providing care to people […]