(Comprehensive) Assessment of Needs
Standard One
About Standard One
Standard One highlights the importance of holistic, ongoing assessment to understand a person’s physical, psychological, cultural, social, and spiritual needs, ensuring care remains responsive to their values, preferences, and changing circumstances.
Standard One Explainer Video
Watch this 2-minute explainer video introducing Standard One.
PCA Resources for Standard One
These resources provide practical guidance, tools and information to support services in applying Standard One and strengthening quality palliative care.
Projects and Programs that support Standard One
These national initiatives provide practical tools, training and resources that support high-quality assessment, communication and coordinated care in line with Standard One.
Community of Practice Webinar: Standard One
This webinar explores Standard One: Assessment of Needs and how it can be applied in everyday practice. Members of the Community of Practice share service stories, lessons learned and practical examples of how comprehensive assessment supports person-centred palliative care.
