Dying and the healthcare system
Dying is something that happens to your whole being, not just your physical body and can beging long before you actually die
Your quality of life, medical treatment and pain control are all important matters. Pain control is important, as there is no need to suffer unnecessarily. If you are physically comfortable you can go through the process, you can be with friends and family, reflect on your life and your relationships with others, and grieve and express your love. It may be a time of growth, emotionally and spiritually for you and those you love.
In 2015 Australia was ranked second in the world when in the Qualitive or Death index. We have this high rating do to:
- A strong national palliative care policy framework;
- high levels of public spending on healthcare services;
- availability of opioid analgesics;
- extensive palliative care training resources for general and specialised medical workers;
- subsidies to reduce the financial burden of palliative care;
- Wide availability of opioid analgesics;
- strong public awareness of palliative care