Dr Lise Johns: Psychosocial care provision for terminally ill clients in rural Australia

Despite being one of the most avoided topics of all time, death is a guaranteed eventuality for us all. However, quality psychosocial care as death approaches is not a guarantee. This study investigated the provision of psychosocial care for palliative clients in rural Australian communities and identified barriers and facilitators of social work referrals to address psychosocial concerns for palliative care clients.

Johns LL, McAuliffe D, Dorsett P. Psychosocial care provision for terminally ill clients in rural Australian communities: the role of social work . Rural and Remote Health: 5285. Available: www.rrh.org.au/journal/article/5285

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