The Consensus Statement describes how end-of-life care for a child should be approached and delivered effectively across healthcare settings.
This second edition updates national guidance first published in 2016, and reflects contemporary evidence, clinical practice and consultation with the paediatric palliative care sector, experts, clinicians and consumers.
The Consensus Statement on paediatric end-of-life care includes:
• a focus on neonates, First Nations children, and children with disability
• guidance for care in regional, rural and remote areas
• a culturally responsive, child and family centred approach
• nine guiding principles
• ten essential elements with key actions.
Also, download our new poster highlighting the 10 elements and key actions for health services providing paediatric end-of-life care.
The Consensus Statement will help you to deliver safe, effective and high-quality care that is child and family centred. You can make a difference to a child who is approaching the end of their life by supporting their comfort, dignity and quality of life.
More information
Visit safetyandquality.gov.au/eolc or email comms4safety.compcare@safetyandquality.gov.au