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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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Symptoms
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CareSearch
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A symptom is physical evidence of a disease or illness that is experienced by a patient. An example of this is a headache. Palliative care can help manage the different symptoms that you may experience during your illness.
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May 2009
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Costs of care
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CareSearch
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Palliative care costs are normally covered either by Medicare or private health insurance. However, this may not always be the case. There may also be other costs associated with being ill.
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May 2009
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Complementary therapies
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CareSearch
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'Complementary therapies' is often used to describe treatments used alongside, or integrated with, evidence-based conventional medical treatments. Sometimes people talk of 'alternative therapies'. However, alternative therapies are used instead of, or independently of medical treatments.
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May 2009
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How to help the family carer
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CareSearch
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Caring for someone who is dying can be emotionally and physically demanding. Supporting and helping the carer will help both the carer and the patient.
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May 2009
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Living with illness
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CareSearch
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When someone has a serious illness there are things to consider for both the person with the illness and those around them. Being well informed can help when making choices and decisions and in managing daily living.
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May 2009
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How to care
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CareSearch
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Many people have never looked after someone who is seriously ill. It can be a bit overwhelming. They describe needing information and resources to help in managing daily life.
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May 2009
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How to help families
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CareSearch
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Caring for someone who is dying can be emotionally and physically demanding. Supporting and helping the families will help both them and the patient.
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May 2009
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Superannuation and insurances
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CareSearch
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When you are seriously ill you may need to think about your financial circumstances. Quite often people find that sorting out financial issues reduces worry.
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May 2009
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GP Home
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CareSearch
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GPs care for many patients with life-limiting illnesses such as advanced heart or respiratory disease, end-stage renal failure or liver disease, progressive dementia, cancer, or degenerative neurological conditions. These pages have been developed to support GPs when caring for patients in their practice for whom a cure is no longer possible. They look at the clinical and practical issues associated with providing palliative care as a GP in the community.
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May 2009
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Palliative care for children
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Consumers' Health Forum of Australia (CHF)
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Access to palliative care for children is hampered by its association with death, but it can be a component of treatment that helps children and their families 'hope for the best, prepare for the worst'.
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Mar 2009
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Throat cancer
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Better Health Channel
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Throat cancer can originate in the oesophagus (gullet), larynx (voice box), thyroid gland or cells lining the throat (pharynx). Risk factors for throat cancer include smoking and heavy alcohol consumption. Smokers who drink heavily are at even greater risk.
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Sep 2008
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Mouth cancer
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Better Health Channel
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Mouth cancer usually starts in the cells lining the mouth. The most common sites are the lips, tongue and/or floor of the mouth. Smoking and drinking alcohol are known risk factors. Mouth cancer is easily cured if treated in its earlier stages.
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Sep 2008
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Homeless
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CareSearch
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It is important that people who are homeless, and who are suffering from a life limiting illness, are able to access the help that they need.
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Sep 2008
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ComPAC
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CareSearch
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The goal of this project is to develop evidence based guidelines for a palliative approach for aged care in the community.
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Jul 2008
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Homelessness
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CareSearch
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It is important that people who are homeless, and who are unwell, are able to access the help that they need.
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May 2008
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Nausea
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CareSearch
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Nausea and vomiting cause distress to many palliative care patients. Nausea can either be acute, or persistent and chronic, and is not always associated with vomiting. In many cases it is possible to identify a cause, although in the palliative care population nausea is frequently multifactorial. These pages provide information and evidence regarding nausea for health professionals.
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May 2008
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Social support
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CareSearch
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In palliative care, the quality of social support provided in all three domains - information, emotional support and physical assistance and care - are key aspects of what lead to a 'good death' These pages provide information and evidence regarding social support for health professionals.
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May 2008
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Indigenous
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CareSearch
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When talking about how to provide palliative care for Indigenous Australians, it is important to look to the context in which many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are living today. Indigenous people are less like to live to an old age than other Australians, with higher disease rates for diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer
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May 2008
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People with dementia
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CareSearch
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Dementia is a progressive condition, causing deterioration in people's abilities. Patients in the later stages of dementia may become seriously ill. They may no longer be able to communicate their wishes. If they did not make any advance plans, a family member may be asked about different treatment options.
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May 2008
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