Guidelines for a palliative approach for aged care in the community setting: A suite of resources
In Australia, many people ageing in their own homes are becoming increasingly frail and unwell, approaching the end of life. A palliative approach, which adheres to palliative care principles, is often appropriate. These principles provide a framework for proactive and holistic care in which qualit...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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Australasian Medical Journal Pty Ltd
2012
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/24187 |
| Summary: | In Australia, many people ageing in their own homes are becoming increasingly frail and unwell, approaching the end of life. A palliative approach, which adheres to palliative care principles, is often appropriate. These principles provide a framework for proactive and holistic care in which quality of life and of dying is prioritised, as is support for families. |
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