The Art of Healing

Royal Commission Needs To Investigate Quality Of Palliative Care For The Aged

Palliative Care Australia (PCA) CEO Liz Callaghan is calling on the Royal Commission into aged care to closely examine the diverse needs of consumers, families, carers, aged care staff and service providers in providing palliative and end-of-life care. “Palliative care should be seen as core business for aged care no matter the setting,” Ms Callaghan said. “60,000 people die in residential aged care facilities each year. Ultimately most people using aged care services are in the last

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