Last Days of Life

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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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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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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1st May 2024

Anticipatory Prescribing: Information for clinicians

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

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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

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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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