Palliative Care Australia
Organisation
Organisation Profile
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About
PCA is the peak national organisation representing the interests and aspirations of those who share the ideal of quality care at the end of life for all.
- Areas Of Interest Palliative Care
Answers contributed by Palliative Care Australia
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Does treatment that is meant to cure me stop when palliative care begins?
Palliative care is appropriate even in the early stages of an illness when someone is having active treatment. It is about supporting people to live well while they manage their illness. Treatment aimed at curing ... read more -
Who else, besides the patient, can benefit from palliative care?
The goal of palliative care is to improve the quality of life not just for patients but also their families and carers. It is a holistic approach that takes into account the physical, emotional, social, ... read more -
What is palliative care?
Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification ... read more -
Who provides palliative care?
Palliative care is provided by a number of different health professionals, depending on the needs of the patient and the resources and needs of their family and carers. Some may specialise in palliative care and ... read more -
Where do people get palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided in a range of settings, for example: the home a hospital an aged care home a hospice. Most people with a terminal condition prefer to receive care at home, but ... read more -
I am concerned about taking too long to die - bad for both self and family
Hi Anne Thank you for your post. You are able to specify the type of care that you want, or do not want, to receive when you have an illness. The process is called Advance ... read more
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