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Palliative Care is the active, holistic care of patients with advanced, progressive illness. Management of symptoms, the provision of psychological, social and spiritual support, delivered in an individualised approach is paramount.
Useful Documents
Who to refer to the Hospital Palliative Care Team/How to Refer
Palliative and End of Life Care Key Documents
Sub Specialty
Individualised Last Days of Life Care Plan for Adults
Documents
Carers Diary
Uncertain Recovery Plan
Care after Death Guidelines For the Adult Patient
Integrated Care Pathway for Adult Patient Care After Death
End of Life Care Policy
Verification of an Expected Adult Death by Registered Nurses
Who to refer to the Hospital Palliative Care Team/How to Refer
Recognition of Opioid Toxicity and Management with Naloxone for Adult Hospital Patients - Guideline
Peony Rooms – the End of Life Relatives and friends room at Alexandra Hospital (ALEX)
Uncertain Recovery Plan - A guide for Patients, their Relatives and Carers (Leaflet)
External Links
West Midlands Palliative Care Guidelines
