Category: Project ECHO

Session Nine | 12th April 2023

“This illness has completely diminished my quality of life. When I got here, they told me ‘you don’t have to hurt. We are here to help.’” Helen Snow (At end of life) Palliative care aims to prevent and relieve suffering and improve the quality of life of people (adults, children and their families) facing problems associated […]

Session Eight | 15th March 2023

“How people die remains in the memory of those who live on” – Cicely Saunders “You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die.” – Cicely Saunders SAAS Extended Care Paramedics […]

Session Six | 18th January 2023

“Everyone at some point will experience the death of someone close to them. Grief is the normal emotional reaction to loss, but the course and consequences of bereavement will vary for each individual. Palliative care integrates the psychological, spiritual, and cultural aspects of care, and offers a support system to help carers and families cope […]

Session Seven | 15th January 2023

Depression is a common condition in individuals receiving palliative care and can result from the emotional and psychological stress of a serious illness, as well as from physical symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and loss of independence. Depression can lead to feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and decreased energy and motivation, and it can also interfere […]

Session Five | 7th December 2022

It can often be difficult to be certain that a person is dying. Recognising when a person’s death is approaching is an important clinical skill as it allows the healthcare team and the person, family, and carers to prepare. When someone dies at home, the family need to know what happens. This can be discussed before […]

Session Four | 9th November 2022

Advance Care Planning is a process of reflection, discussion and communication that enables a person to plan for their future medical treatment and other care, for a time when they are not competent to make, or communicate, decisions for themselves. Presentation Slides: Dr Chris Moy, MBBS, FRACGP, FAMA, Adelaide SA Chair, SA Voluntary Assisted Dying […]