CareSearch, an Australian palliative care “knowledge network”, has released printable versions of its reference guides to help GPs navigate CareSearch resources.
You can either download or order for free from CareSearch. CareSearch has also released a Primary Health Care Resource Pack containing:
- communication starters
- forms for assessing deterioration
- forms to assess carer needs
- a checklist of PBS prescriber medicines that can be used in terminal care
- a practical checklist to guide and support a death at home
- a list of Medicare Benefits Schedule items that can be used for remuneration for palliative care activities.
The resource pack is designed to provide health professionals working within primary health care with actionable resources to assist them in providing palliative care to people with life-limiting illness.
Visit CareSearch Resource Packs to either order printed copies or download directly.