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Nobody plans to be in hospital in a situation where you can’t speak for yourself, but sadly this does happen. It would bring you comfort to know your treatment preferences could still be carried out, even if you couldn’t communicate them! 💭

Advance Care Planning (ACP) ensures that the treatment and care you receive reflects your preferences and wishes, with your loved ones and care team clear on what you want.

After working in palliative care nursing for many years, Advance Care Planning Facilitator Casey now works with patients and residents to formulate both formal and informal documents that detail their preferences.

“My aim is to help reduce distress and support people. It is very hard for families whose loved ones have lost capacity, to make decisions on their behalf, if they have no direction," Casey said.

“It is important to ensure that people who become suddenly injured or seriously ill, have plans in place so that medical staff know what their healthcare wishes are.

“The experience in palliative care was very important for my current ACP role, as I was able to get more comfortable with conversations about dying and talking to people about their wishes.” 🪽 ... See MoreSee Less

Nobody plans to be in hospital in a situation where you can’t speak for yourself, but sadly this does happen. It would bring you comfort to know your treatment preferences could still be carried out, even if you couldn’t communicate them! 💭 Advance Care Planning (ACP) ensures that the treatment and care you receive reflects your preferences and wishes, with your loved ones and care team clear on what you want. After working in palliative care nursing for many years, Advance Care Planning Facilitator Casey now works with patients and residents to formulate both formal and informal documents that detail their preferences. “My aim is to help reduce distress and support people. It is very hard for families whose loved ones have lost capacity, to make decisions on their behalf, if they have no direction, Casey said. “It is important to ensure that people who become suddenly injured or seriously ill, have plans in place so that medical staff know what their healthcare wishes are. “The experience in palliative care was very important for my current ACP role, as I was able to get more comfortable with conversations about dying and talking to people about their wishes.” 🪽
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Nobody plans to be in hospital in a situation where you can’t speak for yourself, but sadly this does happen. It would bring you comfort to know your treatment preferences could still be carried out, even if you couldn’t communicate them! 💭

Advance Care Planning (ACP) ensures that the treatment and care you receive reflects your preferences and wishes, with your loved ones and care team clear on what you want.

After working in palliative care nursing for many years, Advance Care Planning Facilitator Casey now works with patients and residents to formulate both formal and informal documents that detail their preferences.

“My aim is to help reduce distress and support people. It is very hard for families whose loved ones have lost capacity, to make decisions on their behalf, if they have no direction," Casey said.

“It is important to ensure that people who become suddenly injured or seriously ill, have plans in place so that medical staff know what their healthcare wishes are.

“The experience in palliative care was very important for my current ACP role, as I was able to get more comfortable with conversations about dying and talking to people about their wishes.” 🪽

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Nobody plans to be in hospital in a situation where you can’t speak for yourself, but sadly this does happen. It would bring you comfort to know your treatment preferences could still be carried out, even if you couldn’t communicate them! 💭 Advance Care Planning (ACP) ensures that the treatment and care you receive reflects your preferences and wishes, with your loved ones and care team clear on what you want. After working in palliative care nursing for many years, Advance Care Planning Facilitator Casey now works with patients and residents to formulate both formal and informal documents that detail their preferences. “My aim is to help reduce distress and support people. It is very hard for families whose loved ones have lost capacity, to make decisions on their behalf, if they have no direction," Casey said. “It is important to ensure that people who become suddenly injured or seriously ill, have plans in place so that medical staff know what their healthcare wishes are. “The experience in palliative care was very important for my current ACP role, as I was able to get more comfortable with conversations about dying and talking to people about their wishes.” 🪽

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You might have heard of MND in the news lately, with some high-profile names raising awareness about the disease. But did you know that MND is actually the name for a basket of diseases, all of which affect the motor neurones?

RBWH Clinical Nurse Consultant Lily explains how MND is a difficult diagnosis to make, and a difficult diagnosis to break – and how the team work together to support patients with MND. ❤️‍🩹

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You might have heard of MND in the news lately, with some high-profile names raising awareness about the disease. But did you know that MND is actually the name for a basket of diseases, all of which affect the motor neurones? RBWH Clinical Nurse Consultant Lily explains how MND is a difficult diagnosis to make, and a difficult diagnosis to break – and how the team work together to support patients with MND. ❤️‍🩹

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In just six months, Caboolture Hospital Pharmacy Intern Olivia has grown her confidence and clinical knowledge, with helping patients her favourite part of the role! 💊🏥

A typical day includes taking medication history from patients and reconciling their records, reviewing medication charts and counselling patients prior to discharge.

"My favourite part of the role is definitely the patient interaction. Being able to explain medications clearly and help patients feel more confident about their treatment is incredibly rewarding," Olivia said.

"I’ve felt well-supported throughout the year and have grown both professionally and personally. Interns are encouraged to be actively involved in patient care while receiving guidance from experienced pharmacists who are genuinely invested in your development."

Applications are open for our next round of Pharmacy Interns! If you`d like to develop your understanding of hospital pharmacy practice, clink the link in our bio to apply. #WorkForUsWednesday

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In just six months, Caboolture Hospital Pharmacy Intern Olivia has grown her confidence and clinical knowledge, with helping patients her favourite part of the role! 💊🏥 A typical day includes taking medication history from patients and reconciling their records, reviewing medication charts and counselling patients prior to discharge. "My favourite part of the role is definitely the patient interaction. Being able to explain medications clearly and help patients feel more confident about their treatment is incredibly rewarding," Olivia said. "I’ve felt well-supported throughout the year and have grown both professionally and personally. Interns are encouraged to be actively involved in patient care while receiving guidance from experienced pharmacists who are genuinely invested in your development." Applications are open for our next round of Pharmacy Interns! If you'd like to develop your understanding of hospital pharmacy practice, clink the link in our bio to apply. #WorkForUsWednesday

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Sometimes our smallest patients go on the biggest journeys to get the care that they need. ❤️‍🩹

The NeoRESQ team helps to transfer premature and critically ill babies from across Queensland and northern New South Wales to life-saving treatment here at the RBWH.

Take a look behind the scenes at how Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Karen and her team prepares to go out on a retrieval. 🚁🚑

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Sometimes our smallest patients go on the biggest journeys to get the care that they need. ❤️‍🩹 The NeoRESQ team helps to transfer premature and critically ill babies from across Queensland and northern New South Wales to life-saving treatment here at the RBWH. Take a look behind the scenes at how Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Karen and her team prepares to go out on a retrieval. 🚁🚑

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