Brent
Last Days of Life
Recent Articles
Article categoriesUpdate on the role of doctors after a death at home
Changes in death certification since September 9th 2024
Terminal agitation: Information for clinicians
Confusion, restlessness and agitation are common distressing symptoms at the end of life and require careful physical assessment and management
Starting a Syringe Pump: Information for clinicians
How do I decide when it is appropriate to start a syringe pump and what should I prescribe? Advice from a senior palliative physician
Secretions at the end of life: Information for clinicians
How should I treat noisy breathing at the end of life? Advice from a senior palliative physician
A Brent end of life resource pack for carers
A resource pack developed to support carers, patients and representatives/families
of those at end of life and in care homes in Brent
Anticipatory Prescribing: Information for clinicians
How to prescribe symptom control medicines for people in the last days of life
Caring at home - practical tips
A range of short videos and invaluable practical tips for families caring at home towards the end of life