The Australian College of Nursing is calling for improved structures and support for end-of-life care as the pandemic has highlighted the flaws in the current system.
Chief Executive Officer Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward said nurses faced many challenges during the pandemic and took on new roles that were not supported by current practices.
She said “By creating formal structures and education systems where nurses can upskill to support people through their end of life, nurses will be able to focus on providing the best possible care to patients and their families…”