Resources
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Welcome to the Palliative Care Bridge
A brief introduction to the Palliative Care Bridge with Professor Rod MacLeod, Senior Staff Specialist at HammondCare.
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The patient perspective - Peter van Wensveen
A very intimate conversation with a palliative patient, who opens up and shares with us the many confronting facets of his terminal illness.
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Professor Rod MacLeod and Victoria Pieper
This interview provides a powerful insight into how kindness and attention to detail can truly make a difference in the quality of end of life care.
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A heartfelt account of one carer’s experience of looking after her late husband and how the family came together during this time - her recommendations are truly inspiring.
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Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms in palliative care and have a significant impact on patients’ quality of life.
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Respiratory symptoms in the palliative setting
This informative presentation gives an overview of respiratory symptoms in the palliative setting, focussing on the management of dyspnoea and respiratory secretions.
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This in depth presentation discusses delirium and depression – two critical conditions that impact upon brain function in advanced illness.
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A discussion of the nature of grief, the stages of grief and health professional’s awareness regarding the grieving process.
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This presentation gives a powerful insight into the nature of suffering and what this really means for the patients in our care.
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The patient perspective – Liz le Noble’s story
A powerful insight into the story of a patient with cancer and the impact palliative care services can have on quality of life.
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Management of the swollen limb
This thorough presentation discusses the pathophysiology and management of the swollen limb, including aspects of palliative care.
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Manual handling - the role of the Occupational Therapist in palliative care
A selection of practical demonstrations illustrating safe manual handling.
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Nursing assessment for palliative care
A discussion about the key components in the ongoing process of nursing assessment.
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Agency for Clinical Innovation – palliative care network
This Palliative Care Network works to ensure continuous improvement in palliative care.
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Care of people from different faiths
Due to the secular nature of Australian culture, pastoral care needs to provide support to people from different faiths.
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Did I die well? Quality and safety in palliative care
What is a good death? A discussion about how to ensure high quality care in the last days of life.
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Medical decision-making and the ethics behind it
A seminar style video, with palliative care health professionals discussing ethical situations that may arise working in palliative care.
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Paediatric palliative care – A personal story
A very personal insight into paediatric palliative care services from the perspective of a Clinical Nurse Consultant and mother.
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A downloadable resource describing practical assessment tools for use by health professionals working with palliative care patients.
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Australian Wound Management Association
A multidisciplinary, not-for-profit association focusing on the improving the knowledge and delivery of wound management.
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Clinical issues in end of life dementia care
A decision making framework can guide some of the difficult clinical decisions in end of life dementia care.
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GP Guideline for palliative care
An introduction to GP Guideline to support GPs in managing their palliative care patients.
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Good oral health is vital for quality of life. An outline of the essential components of mouth care during end of life care.
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Speech pathology and palliative care
An overview of the role of the speech pathologist in palliative care and their importance in maintaining quality of life for patients.
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The elephant in the room (euthanasia and assisted dying)
Euthanasia: what is it and how it is different from palliative care.
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Clinical supervision – caring for the care provider
What is clinical supervision, who participates and what are the benefits of participating?
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Depression remains under-detected and under-treated for patients and their families.
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Pain is a central concern for good palliative care. A discussion with Peter Cleasby of where to start in pain assessment and different strategies to use
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Tips for care workers – A personal story
A powerful presentation delivered by the mother of two children who both died whilst being looked after at home with the support of community care workers.
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When to refer for specialist palliative care and/or end of life care
Finding the right time to refer to palliative care can be challenging.
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An outline of common underpinning values within Aboriginal communities and key themes to consider when delivering palliative care services.
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This presentation covers: how to refer to APAC, and in what circumstances APAC could assist with care in residential aged care homes.
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Aged Care Rapid Response Teams
This service provides rapid assessment for older patients in their own homes, including Residential Aged Care Homes who are experiencing new medical and/or functional decline.
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Anxiety and sleep disturbances
Anxiety is normal but becomes a problem when its duration and severity exceed normal expectations and impair quality of life.
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ANZSN Renal Supportive Care Guidelines 2013
This collection of journal articles from Nephrology journal reviews renal supportive care guidelines in end stage kidney disease.
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Bowel care and intestinal obstruction in end of life care
The causes and management of constipation and bowel obstruction.
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Beaches Rapid Access Care of the Elderly
Rapid assessment for older patients in their own homes, including residential aged care homes who are experiencing new medical and/or functional decline.
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Cachexia and anaemia: what action is needed?
A discussion of cachexia and anaemia, their symptom management and support for patients and their families.
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Cancer care coordination (head and neck cancers)
A description of the service provided by the multi-disciplinary team who work with these patients and their families.
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Cancer Pain Management Resources
Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for assessment and management of Cancer Pain.
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A discussion of the rehabilitation needs and options following acute cancer treatment.
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CARESEARCH hosts quality palliative care research, evidence and resources for health professionals and the general community.
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The role of carers is integral to community palliative care system. How do we identify and support carers in the community?
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Communicating hope near the end of life
Health professionals need to be aware of the significance of hope for patients and families when living with a life limiting illness.
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Trish Sutton & Sandra Sullivan
Community palliative care teams
What role does community palliative care have in caring for people and in supporting people who wish to die at home?
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Complicated grief – what is it and can it be prevented?
A conversation about prolonged bereavement and what health professionals can do to reduce risk.
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National program assisting with care of people diagnosed with Dementia
Overview on DSA Consultants and how they can assist with care in an aged care homes.
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Dementia Support Australia (DSA)
24 hour helpline providing strategies to manage behaviours experienced by people with dementia which are impacting on their care.
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Discussions regarding end of life care and do not resuscitate decisions
When should the discussion regarding end of life care occur and with whom?
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Palliative care and culturally and linguistically diverse communities
A conversation about the importance of consideration of culture in end of life care.
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Early palliative care for advanced illnesses
A presentation on the SPICt tool, and how it can help clinicians identify patients who might be at risk of deteriorating health.
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End of life in residential care
A discussion of the palliative approach and how it can support both residents and care givers in residential care.
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Resource booklet designed to assist with end of life care in Residential Aged Care.
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The benefits of exercise and precautions to consider for palliative patients.
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Geriatric Rapid Acute Care Evaluation
This service provides rapid assessment for older patients in their own homes including residential aged care homes who are experiencing new medical...
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HammondCare Palliative Care research
A selection of the current and completed palliative care research projects conducted by HammondCare.
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Hypercalcaemia in malignant disease and palliative care emergencies
Diagnosis, treatment and considerations for management.
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Introducing the Palliative Care Bridge
The Palliative Care Bridge is a state-wide education program for health professionals.
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Key Elements of a Palliative Approach
Booklet covering assessment and management of common symptoms for people who have dementia.
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The Living with Hope Research Program investigates the hope experience of terminally ill patients and their families.
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This presentation defines key terminology, discusses normal grief, risk factors and models of bereavement counselling.
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Karen Winchester, Roslyn Savage
A discussion of the impact of fatigue and management for everyday activities and quality of life.
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Managing neuropathic pain in end of life care
An examination of neuropathic pain: the distinctive features, assessment techniques and treatment recommendations
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Medications at the end of life
What medications may be needed in the last days of life, how these can be delivered and other supports available.
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Hospital-based mobile X-Ray Service
This service allows aged patients in Northern Sydney to be imaged in their place of residence via a hospital-based mobile X-Ray Service.
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Motor Neurone Disease in Aged Care
Jo Fowler covers: what is motor neurone disease? The types, incidence, prevalence of MND, along with common signs, symptoms and management.
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Navigating the CARESEARCH website
What is the CARESEARCH knowledge network? This video discusses navigation tips and highlights available resources.
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NSW Ambulances’ role in assisting with Palliative Care
This presentation includes an explanation on the NSW Ambulances’ role in assisting with Palliative Care in residential aged care homes.
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NSW Bereavement Counselling Services Directory
Provides details of the grief and bereavement services available across NSW.
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Provides information on NSW Health services, including the local health districts and ambulance services in NSW.
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A conversation about the role of a dietitian, of nutrition and the aim of nutritional management in palliative care and in terminal care.
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Pain is a common symptom impacting a person comfort
Dr Robyn Keall, Nurse Practitioner discusses: the main causes, types, assessments and treatment of pain. Robyn also gives a clear explanation of opioid conversions.
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Pain Management in Palliative Care
A downloadable resource providing practical information for pain management in palliative care.
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A discussion about how, why and when to consider palliative care as part of dementia care.
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Palliative care and intensive care
Despite apparently seeming to be almost polar opposites, intensive care and palliative care have a lot in common.
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Palliative Care Australia is the peak national body for people with an interest in providing quality end of life care.
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This pocket handbook covers guidelines for clinical management and symptom control in palliative care.
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Palliative Care NSW is the peak state body for those working in or with an interest in palliative care.
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Palliative Care Therapeutic Guidelines
Up-to-date and independent therapeutic information to help health professionals provide the best care for their patients.
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Although palliative chemotherapy can prolong survival and ease symptoms in cancer patients, it is not without risk.
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This discussion covers the definition of radiation therapy, when to refer in palliative care and some of the side effects.
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Palliative sedation – what does it really mean?
Refractory symptoms, and the controversy that can surround palliative sedation.
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Pediatric palliative care and the Palliative Care Home Support Program
A collaborative group in NSW who work to enhance access to services for paediatric palliative care.
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PEPA: Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach
Quality end of life care through provision of “hands on” practical opportunities and education.
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Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder
This new psychiatric disorder was included in DSM-5. This presentation provides a definition and the key criteria for diagnosis.
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Practical caring involves undertaking a coordinated assessment as part of end of life care.
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Primary care services and GPs – how to improve quality of life for patients
How primary care services & GPs work with patients and specialist services to support end of life care.
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Special seminar on Enhancing Primary Palliative Care
A presentation on research conducted in Primary Palliative Care
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“How long do I have?” is a key question for patients with advanced, incurable disease. A discussion of accuracy and formulation of prognosis.
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Respiratory symptoms and managing secretions in end of life care
Respiratory symptoms are common at the end of life regardless of underlying cause of illness.
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The benefits and challenges involved in delivering rural and remote palliative care services.
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Specialist Mental Health Services For Older People
This presentation covers the SCHMOPS service available in Northern Sydney, and referral pathways.
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The place of spiritual care at the end of life
Spirituality means different things to different people. This interview asks how spiritual care fits into palliative care.
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Symptom management in end stage kidney disease
Common symptoms and clinical guidelines for dialysis and non-dialysis management of end stage kidney disease.
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Australia’s largest network of home visiting doctors
The After Hours National Home Doctor Service
Provide bulk billed after hours visits to residential aged care homes.
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A heartfelt account of one carer’s experience of looking after her late husband and how the family came together during this time - her recommendations are truly inspiring.
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The contribution of pastoral care
A conversation about what pastoral care means and how it can be used to support patients receiving end of life care.
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The Palliative Care Home Support Program
The Palliative Care Home Support Program provides end of life care for patients who wish to remain at home.
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Using Resuscitation Plans in End of Life Decisions: Policy Directive
This document provides a standardised state-wide resource.
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The importance of offering people a timely and sensitively managed choice to view or not view the body after death.
