Last Days of Life
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Article categories4th 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
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
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
1st May 2024
Anticipatory Prescribing: Information for clinicians
How to prescribe symptom control medicines for people in the last days of life
25th 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
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