Evolution of palliative care in Australia 1973-2013
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Date
2013-03
Authors
Currow, David Christopher
Phillips, Jane
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Cancer Council Australia
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Abstract
In parallel with the rapid development of oncology in Australia, palliative and supportive care has evolved rapidly. The
sponsorship for such development was largely generated by oncology services in response to unmet needs that were
encountered daily. Development of state, territory and national strategies has mirrored the professional development
in service delivery, education (of existing practitioners and tomorrow’s clinicians) and research. More recently, national
programs are delivering better outcomes for palliative care patients and their families, world-leading clinical research,
improved access to essential medications in the community and the ability to access quality evidence to inform
practice and policy. These initiatives provide a valuable foundation for continuing to improve access to high quality
clinical care wherever people live.
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Palliative care, Cancer research
Citation
Currow, D.C. and Phillips, J., 2013. Evolution of palliative care in Australia 1973-2013. Cancer Forum, 37(1), 38-42.