Death Doulas: The Future For End of Life
While doulas are known for their support during pregnancy, a new type of doula is on the…
Palliative Care
Think:Health: An insight into Palliative Care
In the wake of palliative care week, Think:Health producer Jake Morcom joins Nic to discuss aspects…
Can palliative care and oncology work together?
When it comes to cancer, oncologists are responsible for the medical, surgical and radiation treatment of…
Palliative care discussions needed in dementia care
This week is Palliative Care week, and it's an important reminder about the need to plan…
End of life decisions for people with intellectual disabilities
For people with an intellectual disability, death can be a daunting prospect. How do you explain…
Best practice treatment for delirium in palliative care
You may be surprised to find that 80% of people will have cognitive change or delirium…
Should we reduce dementia medication?
Dementia is a feared and tragic disease, which causes huge pain to sufferers and their families.…
What is the meaning of “home” in end of life care?
Here on Think Health we have been taking a closer look at palliative care, and this…
How can Australia improve palliative care?
As Australia's population ages, discussion over how we care for people at the end of their…
Medicinal Cannabis and Palliative Care
Medicinal cannabis is a highly controversial issue, and while it has been legalised by the Federal…