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- Victorian Supercare Pharmacies
Supercare Pharmacies will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide after hours service.
- Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED)
The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department is a free virtual care service operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone in Victoria.
- Vision or hearing impairment
There are many government services and for people living with or caring for someone with vision or hearing impairments.
- Visitors in hospital
Visiting someone in hospital is an important part of a patient’s recovery. Hospital visits from family and friends can help patients recover faster and reduce their anxiety and stress.
- Voluntary assisted dying
Victoria is the first state in Australia to pass voluntary assisted dying laws. The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act (2017) provides a safe legal framework for people who are suffering and dying to choose the manner and timing of their death.
- What is telehealth
Virtual care (otherwise known as telehealth) allows consumers and patients to access health care closer to home or in the home. Virtual care can involve both phone and video consultations.
- What to do after someone dies
When someone dies, it will help you to have a written plan of what you need to do including who you need to contact.
- When a caring role changes
There will be times during your care role when you will need to adjust your role as the circumstances of both you and the person you care for change.
- Who to call in a crisis
Immediate telephone assistance is available for all kinds of emergencies.
- Who's who in a palliative care team
The members of your palliative care team may include doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, volunteers and carers.