Palliative Care

Objectives

The goal of the project will be achieved through achievement of the following objectives:

The  Rural Palliative Care Project aims to build upon the successes of previous projects and to deliver enhanced access to palliative care services across the central west.

  • Enhancing common understandings of models of rural palliative care services; participating Divisions and key stakeholders’ including specialist palliative care services;
  • Strengthening links between palliative care and mainstream service delivery; and
  • Taking into account the broader consumer and community interests

Resources

Template and Tools

Palliative Care / Chronic Care Template for
GP Management Plan and Team Care
Arrangement

Education for GP's

Education and Resources for GP's includes relevant articles

Certification of Death

Certification of Death and Authorisation for Cremation - Process explained and relevant forms provided

Information for patients

Information Leaflets and relevant forms for patients, families and carers.

 

Timeframe

The Project is currently funded until April 2011

 

Project Officer

Michelle Powell

Ph: 02 6333 2800

email m.powell@cwdgp.org.au