Australian healthcare centers have had a relationship with the system of palliative care for some time as a supportive system to assist individuals suffering from progressive illnesses eventually leading to death. The primary purpose of palliative care is to promote the highest quality of life possible through comfort measures. Used in hospices, private homes, residential care facilities, and public and private hospitals, Australian care personnel understand the complex needs of specific patients. Teams work directly with professional in the community and the facilities to coordinate care of patients receiving palliative care as they near the end of their lives.
