The facility’s ‘Resident Agreement’ which covers the persons rights and responsibilities, will state the criteria as to whether or not the home will be able to provide care at the final stages of life. Further to the agreement, the decision to go to hospital for treatment may be made by the person, in consultation with their doctor.

If a person does decide to go to hospital, their place must be kept at the aged care facility while they’re away.

The Australian Federal government website ‘My Aged Care’ will have further information on the ‘Resident Agreement’ required by aged care facilities, and also the ‘Guidelines for a Palliative Approach in Residential Aged Care’.

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