Advance care plans are one of the most essential yet misunderstood documents in Australia. A vital part of seeing your care wishes through should you lose the ability to advocate for yourself, there is a lot of myth and conjecture surrounding them. Today, we’re...
When discussing dignity in care plans, most people consider it as an act of consenting to care. Medical practitioners, health experts and the people at the centre of that care are agreeing on next steps. We’re taking the moment to articulate what happens and when it...
Inclusive palliative care and aged care is a vital part of a robust aged care system. Real inclusion policies in aged care and palliative care are every professional’s responsibility. We need to be able to provide care that is culturally appropriate, supportive and...
Talking about your care choices might seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. There’s a lot to unpack in relation to our views about what it means to enter certain phases of life. However, that doesn’t mean you should do without. At ExSitu, we know the hardest part...
Patient advocacy has always been a part of great healthcare. But the nature of patient advocacy is changing and changing fast. Our very own Rebecca Glover had the privilege of moderating a discussion on patient advocacy recently at the TalkingHealth Spring Summit. If...
In care environments, we all change. We defer to the doctor. We become more polite than we would at home. This brings with it formality. It may also bring more shyness, introspection and a quieter personality. We play a role to what people expect in all kinds of...
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