Advance care planning: What people with a life-limiting illness (and their loved ones) need to know
Thinking ahead about health care decisions can be difficult, but it is one of the most important steps people can take, even when they are not facing a life-limiting illness. Advance care planning ensures that your wishes are known and recognised if there comes a time when you are unable to communicate them for yourself. […]
Financial and legal considerations in palliative care
Life-limiting illness not only brings physical and emotional challenges but can also see practical issues around money, administrative paperwork and future planning needs. For many families, financial pressures and legal matters can add stress at an already difficult time. Addressing these issues early may provide peace of mind for everyone involved. In Queensland, there are […]
Pain and symptom management in palliative care
Managing pain and other symptoms is one of the core rolesofpalliative care. In Queensland, people with a life-limiting illness are able to have their palliative care managed by their GP. Where there are other issues, like complex symptoms, Specialist Palliative Care Services work closely with patients, families, and carers to make sure that people feel […]
Understanding palliative care in Queensland
Palliative care is the specialised medical treatment, care and support, offered to a person and their loved ones, who are living or affected by a life-limiting illness. It provides holistic care and is designed for people living with any kind of diagnosis. It focuses on improving quality of life by managing pain and other symptoms, […]