Mid Essex
Last Days of Life
Recent Articles
Article categories11th October 2024
Update on the role of doctors after a death at home
Changes in death certification since September 9th 2024
Expert Advice
1st October 2024
Anticipatory Prescribing: Information for clinicians
How to prescribe symptom control medicines for people in the last days of life
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
Expert Advice
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
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
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