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These are pdf versions of symptom guidelines and core textbooks for palliative care in low and middle income settings and form the basis for education and training.
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Inspiring Hope: Dr Jane Bates EMMS
Handbook to help churches and faith based organisations be involved in palliative care written by Dr Jane Bates and published by EMMS. -
Palliative care blue book HAU
Hospice Africa Uganda core textbook; also available in French -
Palliative Care Toolkit WPCA
Core text in many countries and the basis of most of Cairdeas introduction to palliative care and basic palliative care trainings. Can be used for volunteers as well as health and social care workers. -
Palliative Care Handbook APCA
Core text including level 1 and 2 information -
Palliative Care Toolkit Training Manual WPCA
Training manual that supports the delivery of the Palliative Care Toolkit. Very useful resources and outlines for every training session. Powerpoint slides in resources section match these training sessions. -
Symptom guidelines: MPCU and MOH Uganda
11 symptom guidelines developed by MPCU and shared through the Integrate THET project. Now adapted and used in 5 countries. Formally approved by MOH, Uganda. Can be used in poster form or as laminated A4 on clinical areas.