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

• 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

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

Why Information Matters

• Google– ‘Palliative care’ = 15.4 million results– 498,000 pages from Australia

• What will you find?• Of what quality?

Why information matters

Play safe: CareSearch provides a resource for trustworthy and current information

• 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.

Quality Processes

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

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

Why Information Matters

Play safe: CareSearch provides a resource for trustworthy and current information

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