Aged Care Quality Standards (Australia)
Standard 5 - Clinical care

Aged Care Quality Standards (Australia) ACQS25-5.15: 15-30(15) Needs, goals and preferences for palliative and end-of-life care, with dignity

The provider must recognise and address individuals' needs, goals and preferences for palliative care and end-of-life care, and must preserve their dignity in those circumstances.

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Aged Care Quality Standards 2019 (repealed edition) · 2 controls

  • 2(3)(b) Requirement 2(3)(b) Current needs, goals and preferences, including advance care and end of life planning
  • 3(3)(c) Requirement 3(3)(c) End of life needs recognised, comfort maximised and dignity preserved

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