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Follow the links below to find information on palliative or terminal care, euthanasia, 'dying with dignity' and hospice care.
CareSearch is an electronic resource for palliative care with options to search the literature on palliative care and support research and practice.
Updated January 2009
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Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender
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CareSearch
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For all patients receiving palliative care, their lifetimes’ social experiences come together at the end of life to provide a network of relationships which provide the dying person with their most essential emotional and practical support. Within this common context, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transexual people experience some issues which are uniquely related to their social experience and identity.
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Nov 2009
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Issues for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
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CareSearch
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Health professionals may not be aware that someone is Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender (GLBT). Not all GLBT individuals will come out to someone they don’t know or feel comfortable with. Some may not feel the need. Some health professionals may also not be comfortable with this information.
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Nov 2009
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Palliative care
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
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Palliative care is specialised care for people who have a disease that cannot be cured.
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Sep 2009
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Selfcare
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CareSearch
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Sometimes palliative care can be challenging for GPs. Accumulating stressors over tiem can lead to burout. Professional self-care is an important issue for those invovled in palliative care.
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May 2009
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Managing daily life
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CareSearch
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Providing physical and emotional care for a person when they are seriously ill is demanding. Remember that family members and friends, including neighbours, often want to help.
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May 2009
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Helping you support families
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CareSearch
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Practical supports are available to assist GPs in caring for dying patients and their carers, particularly patients dying at home.
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May 2009
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Continuity of care
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CareSearch
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The GP has an essential role in ensuring continuity of care, particularly for patients with complex problems. The GP's knowledge of the patient contributes to a more complete assessment.
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May 2009
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Home visits
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CareSearch
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The GP's palliative care involvement may include home visits to review the patient and support carers and to provide ongoing prescriptions as required. GPs are supported in providing home care for palliative care patients by community nursing and palliative care services.
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May 2009
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Medicare information
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CareSearch
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The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) lists the MBS item descriptions and Medicare rebates available for medical and other services provided to palliative care patients by GPs.
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May 2009
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Making it work in your practice
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CareSearch
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Palliative care can be very successfully integrated into general practice. It is useful to be aware of Medicare and PBS items that are specifically for palliative care patients.
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May 2009
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If patients and families aren't coping
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CareSearch
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A terminal illness within a family is both distressing and stressful. Most families are resilient and are able to handle these challenges.Occasionally families cannot cope.
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May 2009
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Managing emergencies
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CareSearch
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A palliative care emergency is an unexpected change in a patient's condition. Assessing and managing emergencies as well as planning for unexpected events are important in managing palliative care patients in the community.
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May 2009
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Support for carers
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CareSearch
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For a person to stay at home as a terminal illness progresses, they almost always need practical help from family and friends. GPs and other health professionals may need to support not just the patient, but also their family and carers.
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May 2009
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When to refer
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CareSearch
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General Practitioners usually continue to provide care for their patients during the palliative phase. Referral can be made at any time in a patient's illness. Reasons for referral relate to the nature of the patient's problems, not just to their diagnosis or prognosis.
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May 2009
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Advance care planning
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CareSearch
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Palliative care emphasises advance care planning. It helps patients and their families to consider the kind of care that fits their family and values and make decisions about future care.
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May 2009
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Communicating with health professionals
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CareSearch
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During any illness there is the need to talk with health professionals. Talking openly is important. It will lead to a better understanding of the situation and any needs and concerns.
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May 2009
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Continuing to work
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CareSearch
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A serious illness can mean a loss of control, independence and the sense of feeling normal. Work can represent a sense of identity and self-reliance. Many people, both patients and carers, may continue to work if they are able.
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May 2009
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Financial resources
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CareSearch
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Various resources and organisations can provide practical help and advice regarding money and finances during and after an illness or death.
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May 2009
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Help and advice
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CareSearch
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People will sometimes experience financial difficulties. It is important to get the help and advice that is needed at an early stage. Different organisations can help.
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May 2009
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