In this episode of Medicubes, hosts Riwka and Kim are joined by Dr Sarah Mollard, a GP from Five Star Medical Centre and clinical lead at Healthy North Coast. They delve into the topic of palliative care involvement in primary care, particularly the role of nurses.
Sharing her insights on shifting perspectives around palliative care, emphasising its importance in enhancing patients’ quality of life earlier in their journey rather than just in their final days.
Key Points:
- Palliative Care Perspective: Palliative care should not be limited to end-of-life scenarios but be part of early patient management to improve quality of life.
- Role of Nurses: Nurses play a critical role in palliative care through chronic disease management, psychosocial support, and care planning activities.
- Advanced Care Planning: Addressing hesitancies, Dr Mollard discusses the importance of initiating advanced care planning conversations early to align with patient wishes.
- Proactive Planning: Early identification of patients benefiting from palliative care supports proactive care, better planning, and fulfilling patient and family wishes.
- Holistic Approach: A holistic understanding of palliative care involves examining broader patient needs beyond disease management, involving psychosocial care, and planning for supportive resources.
Links & Resources:
- https://www.advancecareplanning.org.au
- https://www.eldac.com.au/Our-Toolkits/Primary-Care
Everyone is encouraged to think creatively and engage in team discussions to optimise patient palliative care pathways and use available resources for training and effective care delivery.
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