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Why Information Matters

Why Information Matters. This event is part of the Quality Use of CareSearch Project. Information for Consumers. Patients Those involved in caring such as carers, friends, families Members of the community such as neighbours, friends or work colleagues. Why Information Matters.

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Why Information Matters

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  1. Why Information Matters This event is part of the Quality Use of CareSearch Project

  2. Information for Consumers • Patients • Those involved in caring such as carers, friends, families • Members of the community such as neighbours, friends or work colleagues

  3. Why Information Matters • Both patients and families need information at different times throughout their journey • Good quality information can help with decision making • Informed choices are better choices

  4. Why Information Matters • Online resources are increasingly being used by both clinicians and consumers • to find information • to disseminate information & evidence • We need to be ready for this

  5. Why Information Matters • Google • ‘Palliative care’ = 15.4 million results • 498,000 pages from Australia • What will you find? • Of what quality?

  6. Why information matters Play safe: CareSearch provides a resource for trustworthy and current information

  7. Quality Processes • All materials on the website are developed and peer reviewed by Australian health professionals to ensure: • that they relate to palliative care • that they are trustworthy and reflect the best available evidence • that where possible the evidence relates to rigorous research work.

  8. Why Information Matters • Information for consumers can be found within the website • There are pages that look at the importance of information, and about finding out more

  9. Finding out More • The following pages provide information on how consumers can be more informed • It includes facts on how to judge the quality of information and how to use it in decision making

  10. Why Information Matters Play safe: CareSearch provides a resource for trustworthy and current information

  11. CareSearch would like to thank the many people who contribute their time and expertise to the project including members of the National Advisory Group and the Knowledge Network Management Group. CareSearch is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing as part of the National Palliative Care Program. www.caresearch.com.au

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