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Last Days of Life
Recent Articles
Article categoriesUpdated palliative care referral form version 4.2
Palliative care referrals in North West London are now redirected between providers automatically
ICD deactivation towards the end of life: Information for clinicians
Reviewing ICD management is a crucial component of advance care planning
Update 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
Anticipatory Prescribing: Information for clinicians
How to prescribe symptom control medicines for people in the last days of life
Caring at home - practical tips
An overview of topics and resource that can help you to care for someone at home