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General
This website is authorised by Professor David Currow, Department of Palliative & Supportive Services, at Flinders University. Editorial control is exercised by the Knowledge Network Management Group, details of which can be found in the "About Us" page or by clicking on the link.
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the Information is necessarily of a general nature, and health professionals should use their best clinical judgement in the way in which it is used. Individuals should seek professional medical care and advice as required.
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CareSearch is an online resource of palliative care information and evidence. All materials included in this website are reviewed for quality and relevance.
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The website is designed to support health professionals involved in providing palliative care and those needing palliative care and their families and friends.
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Reference
1. Kristjanson LJ, Pickstock S, Yuen K, Davis S, Blight J, Cummins A, Dean AA et al (1999). Development and testing of the revised Symptom Assessment Scale Final Report.
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This page was created on 16 May 2008
Last updated 26 May 2008
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The website has been funded by the Australian Government as part of the National Palliative Care Program.
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