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Care at the end of life

Advance care planning

Information and resources related to advance care planning.

Acute Resuscitation Plan (for adults)

An Acute Resuscitation Plan (ARP) is a medical order initiated and completed by a medical officer through the completion of the ARP form

Care plans, clinical tools, guidelines and pathways

Clinical resources relevant to the delivery of care at the end of life for use within Queensland

Care at end of life Resources

Resources for all health professionals who provide care at the end of life.

Education and training

A range of initiatives to enhance the skills and knowledge of all health professionals who provide care at the end of life.

Information for patients, carers and family

Care at the end of life information for patients, carers and family.

Improving care at the end of life in Queensland

Overview of the Queensland strategic direction.

Care at End of Life campaign

Resources and information about Queensland Health’s campaign

Organ and tissue donation for transplantation

Information on the national program for organ and tissue donation in Australia and statistics for health professionals.

Community-based support for your patients

Information on community-based support for your patients.

Queensland Health clinical guidelines

Clinical practice and service delivery guidelines.

Last updated: 3 August 2016

Raising awareness for care at the end of life

Queensland Health’s Care at end of life campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of discussing and planning for the end of life.

Short videos have been developed for clinicians to encourage open conversations with their patients, families and carers.

Are you talking about dying?

Good death, bad death, what's the difference?