Palliative Care in the Aged Care Setting Position Statement 2020

Palliative Care in the Aged Care Setting PS details the AMA position on the palliative aspect of medical care for older people. Its aim is to outline the AMA’s view on the palliative care service provision in both home and residential aged care. It summarises the role of medical practitioners in palliative care, the role of aged care providers, and palliative care planning and training required to implement palliative care in the aged care setting.