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What is palliative care? A patient's journey through the system

  • Written by Matthew Grant, Research Fellow, Palliative Medicine Physician, Monash University
imagePalliative care involves a team of specialised health professionals who provide an extra layer of support to the person and their family.from shutterstock.com

This is the first article in our series on demystifying palliative care, where experts explain the process of end-of-life care in Australia.

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