CareSearch Blog: Palliative Perspectives

The views and opinions expressed in our blog series are those of the authors and are not necessarily supported by CareSearch, Flinders University and/or the Australian Government Department of Health.
 

palliAGED Introductory modules for aged care nurses – a gateway to core business

A blog post by Dr Katrina Erny-Albrecht, Senior Research Fellow, CareSearch

  • 20 May 2021
  • Author: Guest
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palliAGED Introductory modules for aged care nurses – a gateway to core business

Aged care training will need to include capacity for palliative care with its focus on quality of life and support for the person and their families. CareSearch Senior Research Fellow Dr Katrina Erny-Albrecht discusses how the new palliAGED modules for aged care nurses can help.

Teamwork in isolation

A guest blog post by Dr David Holden, Palliative Care Consultant Clinical Lead, South Australia Palliative Care Clinical Network

  • 18 May 2021
  • Author: Guest
  • Number of views: 547
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Teamwork in isolation

Providing palliative and end-of-life care became more complex with the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr David Holden shares insights from a survey exploring the experiences of South Australian consumers, carers, and clinicians receiving and delivering palliative care during this time.

Can we make it easier to talk about death and dying?

A guest blog post by Dr Sara Pinto, Consultant in Internal Medicine at Porto, Pedro Hispano Hospital, Portugal (Short-term placement with Southern Adelaide Palliative Services in February - March 2020)

  • 12 May 2021
  • Author: Guest
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Can we make it easier to talk about death and dying?

How can the digital world make it easier for us to talk about death and dying? Dr Sara Pinto provides an overview of what the 2018 Dying2Learn participants thought could help.

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The CareSearch blog Palliative Perspectives informs and provides a platform for sharing views, tips and ideas related to palliative care from community members and health professionals.