Resources
The Centre for Palliative Care regularly develops a range of resources in conjunction with other health organisations and partners. Some of these are available here for your reference.
Evidence based strategies and resources for family carer support
Clinical Guidelines:
Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Psychosocial and Bereavement Support of Family Caregivers of Palliative Care Patients (2011). If you would like a hard copy of the guidelines, please email your request to: centreforpallcare@svhm.org.au. Please see also: Psychosocial and bereavement support for family caregivers of palliative care patients: A review of the empirical literature (2011)
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Candidate Clinical Competencies (2011)
Opioid Conversion Ratios - Guide to Practice 2010 (PDF)
Syringe Driver Medication Compatibilities - Practice Guidelines, October 2011 (PDF)
Family Meetings in palliative care: multidisciplinary clinical practice guidelines (Authors: Peter Hudson, Karen Quinn, Brendan O’Hanlon and Sanchia Aranda) (PDF)
End of Life Care and Care Pathways in Victoria: Report and Recommendations
Reviews:
Books:
Supporting a Person who needs Palliative Care: A Guide for Family and Friends (PDF)
Guest Lectures:
Frank Ferris, Empowering the Leader Within You, November 2010 (Part 1)
Frank Ferris, Empowering the Leader Within You, November 2010 (Part 2)
Frank Ferris, Empowering the Leader Within You, November 2010 (Part 3)
Overview, San Diego Hospice The Institute for Palliative Medicine, November 2010 (PDF)
