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Last Days of Life
Recent Articles
Article categories25th April 2024
What health professionals need to do after a death at home
Care of the patient and loved ones after death, legalities and next steps
Expert Advice
30th August 2023
Death rattle: Information for clinicians
How should I treat noisy breathing at the end of life? Advice from a senior palliative physician
Expert Advice
4th May 2023
Starting a syringe pump: Information for clinicians
How do I decide when it is appropriate to start a syringe pump? Advice from a senior palliative physician
Expert Advice
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
6th January 2023
Prescribing medication via a syringe pump
Information for clinicians on how to prescribe medication to be delivered via syringe pump using a MAAR chart.
8th October 2022
Anticipatory Prescribing: Information for clinicians
How to prescribe symptom control medicines for people in the last days of life
1st August 2022
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