Carer DVD
No Greater Gift
Carers reflect on their palliative care experience
Palliative care seeks to improve quality of life for patients and carers who are facing the challenges associated with a life-threatening illness. It covers the full spectrum of patient care including their practical, clinical, psychosocial and spiritual needs. Carers are highly valued members of the palliative care team and practical support and encouragement for carers is an essential part of the holistic approach.In No Greater Gift you will hear from past and current carers who have undertaken this important role on a variety of levels with the support offered to them by palliative care. They share their unique and personal stories in the hope that others will benefit from their experience.
No Greater Gift is suitable for individuals and their families who are embarking on the carer role. It can also be used to generate discussion during a support group or counselling session.
NB: Viewers are cautioned that Part 2 – End of Life and Bereavement contains detailed accounts of end of life planning and reflections on the grief experience.
Developed by:
The Centre for Palliative Care, St Vincent's Hospital and Collaborative Centre of The University of Melbourne
The Carer/Consumer DVD Steering Committee
Funded by:
The Victorian Cancer Agency, Department of Health, Victoria
DVD produced by:
Educational Resource Centre, The Royal Children's Hospital
Alternatively, for a copy of the DVD please call 03 9416 0000 or email centreforpallcare@svhm.org.au
