Lower Western Palliative Care Service

About Lower Western Palliative Care Service

Palliative Care Service Co-ordinator / Clinical nurse specialist (CNS) provides nursing consultation to community, hospital, nursing home and hostel staff eg: symptom management. Kylie Beehag (full time) Yvonne Shannon (Part Time)nLiaison with interdisciplinary team:- nurses, GP, OT, clergy, etc.nIncluding PC trained volunteers for social and emotional support.nThese members of the team and bereavement program is co-ordinated by Yvonne Shannon.nThe service helps to facilitate a choice as to site of care by:- assisting families develop the skills needed to care for patient at home.n-specialised equipment provided without charges.n-education to multi disciplinary team.n-majority of care is co-ordinated by community nurses.n-after hours service available.