NSW Ambulance

NSW Ambulance has a role in end-of-life care. They are trained in and have protocols to provide high quality, compassionate palliative care services to support palliative care patients in the community setting. They will assess, may provide symptom management, support carers and families and if required and in alignment with the patient’s chosen location of care, transport the patient to hospital. 

To assist NSW Paramedics with their clinical decision making, it is recommended that the patient have an Advance Care Plan, a recent hospital discharge summary (if available), medication list and a letter from their palliative care clinician.