PallConsult is a new service from Queensland Health, designed to boost the capacity of local healthcare teams to deliver patient-centred palliative and end-of-life care, especially in rural and remote parts of Queensland.
PallConsult offers a number of services relevant to Residential Aged Care Facility health professionals:
- 1300 PALLCR (1300 725527) – 24/7 hotline for nursing and allied health staff to immediately access advice from specialist palliative care nurses
- 1300 PALLDR (1300 725537) – 24/7 hotline for doctors and nurse practitioners to immediately access advice from a specialist palliative care medical consultant
- Resources to provide sustained support for improved end-of-life care delivery
- Tailored education and mentoring sessions for community and residential aged care facility staff:
- End-of-life care education
- Advance Care Planning education
- Backup specialist palliative care advice for Queensland Ambulance Service and
- Royal Flying Doctor Service staff
- Development of resources to provide sustained support for improved end-of-life care delivery
Call 1300 PALLCR (1300 72 5527) or visit PallConsult for more information.
