Dyspnoea Nausea Constipation Delirium Depression Pruritus Fatigue Secretion Management Pain Chronic Conditions Requiring Palliative Approach Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Class IV Heart Failure Renal Disease Chronic Liver Disease Key Points

Definition and Importance: Components: Benefits: When to Initiate: Ideal Timing: State and Territory Variations: Assessment of Decision-Making Capacity: Decision-Making for Incapacitated Individuals: In Queensland, the hierarchy for substitute decision makers, as defined by the Powers of Attorney Act 1998 (Qld), is as follows: Hierarchy Summary Responsibilities and Considerations

Three Typical Illness Trajectories for Progressive Chronic Illness: Associated Domains of Illness Trajectories: Factors Altering Illness Trajectories: Impact on Clinical Care Planning: Figure 1: (Hypothetical as it’s mentioned but not provided) Summary Understanding these illness trajectories and their associated domains helps in providing tailored palliative care, enhancing patient and carer…

Key Focus Areas: Engagement with End-of-Life Issues: Role of Rural GPs: Increasing Demand for GP Care at End of Life: Skills Required for End-of-Life Care: Barriers for GPs: Importance of GP Awareness:

from Silverbook – https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book/part-a/palliative-care Clinical Context and Palliative Care in Australia Current State of End-of-Life Care: Principles of a ‘Good Death’: Shifting Healthcare Focus: Palliative Care Overview Current Statistics: Palliative Care Availability: Impact of Palliative Care: Definitions: Legal Context and Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) National Palliative Care Strategy Role of…