Guides: Nursing: Palliative Care

eBooks

End of Life : What Should We Do for Those Who Are Dying? (2016) What ought to be done at the end of life is both a personal and public decision. As our population ages, it is becoming a matter of great concern for the entire nation.
End of Life Issues (2017) In order to ultimately have a 'good death' - such as dying comfortably at home, supported by family and friends and effective services - discussion, decisions and planning are required to put things into place, knowing your family is acting according to your wishes.
Voluntary euthanasia and assisted dying (2020) The topic of voluntary euthanasia and assisted dying has a long history of impassioned political and community debate in Australia, often appearing to raise more questions than answers.

Palliative Care and Hospice Care: Lippincott Nursing Centre - 6:50 Minutes (2018) Palliative care and hospice care are important services. As caregivers, educators, and advocates, we must understand the differences between palliative care and hospice care so that we can ensure that patients and families are getting appropriate care and services at the appropriate times.
Palliative Care - Talking about what matters: Australian Department of Health and Aged Care - 6:25 Minutes (2017) Watch this montage of people talking about their palliative care experience and why having the conversation is important.
Palliative Care - What is Palliative Care: Australian Department of Health and Aged Care - 50 Seconds (2018) Explains what is involved in performing pallative care.

Palliative Care: Goals of Care Discussion - 51:40 Minutes (2021) In this podcast, palliative care nurse Michelle Hedding speaks with nurse Annie Fulton about what palliative care is and how nurses can advocate for it for patients. They also discuss the contemporary issue of communicating with family members during the COVID era.

Hospice and Palliative Care (2017) Guide to the hospice and palliative care movement both within the United States and around the world.
Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing (2019) Covers from the time of initial diagnosis of a serious illness to the end of a patient's life and beyond.
Palliative and End of Life Care in Nursing (2017) Covers complex issues, including handling bereavement, cultural and ethical issues, delivering care in a wide variety of settings, symptom management, and also ensuring your own emotional resilience.