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As there are advances in treatments available and the management of chronic illnesses, we are also seeing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">advances in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">palliative care<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is delivered<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"column_content","columns":[{"column_type":"text","heading_text":"What benefits\u00a0does\u00a0palliative\u00a0care offer?\u00a0","paragraph_text":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The level of palliative care offered to a patient is dependent on an individual\u2019s needs and circumstances.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Palliative care can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">include\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a variety of care including:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Relief of pain and other symptoms<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medication management<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dietary advice and support<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sleep management<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assessment of home environment and resources to aid care and mobility at home<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Counselling and guidance for families<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Connection to home help and financial support services\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support for emotional and social changes <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grief and bereavement support for family and carers\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Referrals to respite care services.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""},{"column_type":"text","heading_text":"How can palliative care assist carers? 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Palliative care can support families and carers by:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increasing access to services when their loved one’s condition worsens\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Counselling and guidance support<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grief and bereavement support<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Where and how can I access\u00a0palliative\u00a0care?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is important to discuss palliative care options with your current treating healthcare team including your GP and specialists. GPs and other treating doctors can provide referral for you to access palliative care services. Your treating healthcare team can write a letter outlining your diagnosis and any other information which will help the service provide care for you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"column_content","columns":[{"column_type":"text","heading_text":"What is an\u00a0advanced\u00a0care\u00a0plan?\u00a0\u00a0","paragraph_text":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advanced\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">p<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">l<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">anning<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0involves discussing and pla<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nning your preferences for your future health care with family, friends, carers and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">treating<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0healthcare team.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dvance\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">irective is an important part of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dvanced<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">p<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lanning as it formalises the decisions and choices you have made for your future care.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The directive\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">outli<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">es your needs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, values and preferences for future care<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advanced care planning is important to ensure your opinion<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">choices are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">heard during end-of-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">life care. An\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dvanced care directive\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">help<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">relieve<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0some of the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pressure\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and stress\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">from your family to make decisions on your behalf during\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">difficult<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0periods.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""},{"column_type":"image","heading_text":"","paragraph_text":"","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":{"ID":1407,"id":1407,"title":"Palliative care","filename":"Palliative-care.jpg","filesize":578663,"url":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palliative-care.jpg","link":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/living-with-a-lung-disease\/pf\/treatment\/palliative-care\/","alt":"","author":"1","description":"","caption":"","name":"palliative-care","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":1272,"date":"2018-09-18 00:14:08","modified":"2018-09-18 00:19:07","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1920,"height":1426,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palliative-care-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palliative-care-300x223.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":223,"medium_large":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palliative-care-768x570.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":570,"large":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palliative-care-1024x761.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":761,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palliative-care.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":1141,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palliative-care.jpg","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":1426,"xxlarge":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palliative-care-1920x1426.jpg","xxlarge-width":1920,"xxlarge-height":1426,"xlarge":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palliative-care.jpg","xlarge-width":1280,"xlarge-height":951,"header-navigation":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palliative-care-480x1080.jpg","header-navigation-width":480,"header-navigation-height":1080,"link-category":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palliative-care-380x256.jpg","link-category-width":380,"link-category-height":256,"card":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palliative-care-450x450.jpg","card-width":450,"card-height":450,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palliative-care.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":223,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palliative-care.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":297,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palliative-care.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":446}},"youtube_video_url":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_content","heading":"How do I organise an advanced care directive?","copy":"Advanced care directives change depending on which Australian state\u00a0or\u00a0territory\u00a0you live in. It\u2019s important to discuss advanced care with your treating healthcare team early in your diagnosis so you can make\u00a0confident and\u00a0informed decisions.\u00a0","image":{"ID":6417,"id":6417,"title":"square","filename":"square-1.jpg","filesize":75833,"url":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/square-1.jpg","link":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?attachment_id=6417","alt":"","author":"85","description":"","caption":"","name":"square-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":6399,"date":"2019-10-15 04:00:04","modified":"2019-10-15 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href=\"https:\/\/nsd.palliativecare.org.au\/s\/search-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a service provider\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grief.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">State based palliative care organisations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pallcareact.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australian Capitol Territory\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/palliativecarensw.org.au\/new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New South Wales\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pallcarent.org.au\/\">Northern Territory<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/palliativecareqld.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Queensland<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pallcare.asn.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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