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Rural Palliative Care Program
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Individuals sense of empowerment is a key indicator of an effective health service.  In regard to palliative care services involvement in decision making often goes beyong the individual and may include family, friends and other carers.

Understanding dying (PDF 730 KB)

An explanation of the dying process assists people in understanding what to expect.  This understanding in turn provides empowerment for the individual and their carers.  This pamphlet provides an overview of the dying process.  It is a useful document to use as a template for patient information.

Patient carer resources