Background Australian-modified Karnofsky Performance Status (AKPS) is recommended as part of the OACC (Outcomes And Complexity Collaborative) suite of measures to assess palliative patients‘ ...

Objectives To investigate the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous clonidine for refractory symptoms in the palliative setting. Methods A retrospective chart review of the use of subcutaneous clonidine ...

Background Evidence has shown it is essential within palliative care that pain assessment is consistent, effective and documented in order to achieve high quality pain control.1 Aim The aim of this ...

Background The Internal Medicine Training (IMT) Programme is an evolution of Core Medical Training introduced in 2019. The IMT curriculum places an increased emphasis on palliative care; however, ...