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

Aged Care Quality Standards (Australia) ACQS25-5.16: 15-30(16) Active pain and symptom management with specialist access

The provider must ensure the pain and symptoms of individuals are actively managed, with access to specialist palliative and end-of-life care when required.

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  • 3(3)(c) Requirement 3(3)(c) End of life needs recognised, comfort maximised and dignity preserved

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