The PALPRAC website dedicated to palliative care during the Covid-19 pandemic offers this section of handouts to families. It includes:
- A handout to assist families and carers in understanding what the elements of care are that needs to be paid attention to in this time.
- A flyer to give clear instructions to families on the use of oral morphine at home.
- A handout giving useful tips to patients and families in managing breathlessness, which is a common symptom of Covid
- A handout for families to tell health care care workers in hospitals or care facilities a little more about their loved one and to ensure that the right family contact details are available.
- PALPRAC Carer Guidelines to assist carers being able to stay safe while caring for COVID positive patients
Handouts to families. Association of Palliative Care Practitioners of South Africa (PALPRAC), 2020, online.
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