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Last Days of Life

10th September 2024

Update on the role of doctors after a death at home

Changes in death certification since September 9th 2024

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4th July 2024

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

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4th July 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

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30th June 2024

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

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8th October 2023

Anticipatory Prescribing: Information for clinicians

How to prescribe symptom control medicines for people in the last days of life

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27th February 2023

Caring at home - practical tips

A range of short videos and invaluable practical tips for families caring at home towards the end of life

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