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Your role in palliative care

CareSearch resources on supporting breathlessness at home

CareSearch resources on maintaining nutrition in late-stage illness (Slide 10)

  • CareSearch Allied Health Hub

CareSearch resources on managing fatigue in a rural setting (Slide 12)

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CareSearch resources on communication changes in dementia (Slide 14)

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CareSearch resources for supporting independence at home in palliative care (Slide 16)

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Scenario 6: Emotional distress in a young family (Slide 18)

  • CareSearch Allied Health Hub

Completion time for this module is approximately 15-20 minutes.

You can download a certificate of completion for your portfolio.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Recognise the contributions of allied health professionals in supporting people receiving palliative care and their families.
  • Identify common palliative care clinical issues such as breathlessness, fatigue, nutritional decline, and emotional distress.
  • Locate relevant information and resources to support care delivery, including tools for patient education, carer support, and professional wellbeing.
  • Reflect on the importance of tailoring care to individual needs, values, and cultural contexts, especially in community and aged care settings.
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