Discussing prognosis & end-of-life issues in palliative care: current practice & dvlpmnt of evidence based trng program [ 2004 - 2007 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Josephine Clayton (Principal investigator) ,  Prof David Currow ,  Prof Martin Tattersall ,  Prof Phyllis Butow

Brief description Discussing prognosis and end-of-life issues is of key importance to palliative care patients and their families. We will a) prepare evidence based communication guidelines on these topics, b) analyse audio-taped consultations to see how these issues are currently discussed and c) develop and pilot a communication training module for palliative care clinicians. This could improve clinical practice, enhance patients' and families' psychological well-being and help patients to make appropriate decisions and prepare for their death.

Funding Amount $AUD 149,955.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Strategic Awards

Notes Palliative Care Research