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                        - Title:
 - Dying in acute hospitals
 - Description:
 - This session addresses the key issues to be considered when somebody is dying in a busy acute hospital setting, and how these can be managed. This session was updated by Fay Murray-Brown and last updated in July 2025.
 - Hierarchy:
 - End of Life Care (e-ELCA) > e-ELCA 05: Integrating learning in end-of-life care > e-ELCA 05: Specific conditions and contexts > Dying in acute hospitals
 - Author(s):
 - 
Claire Butler                
 - Created:
 - 1 Apr 2010
 - Last Major Update:
 - 15 Jul 2025
 - Keywords:
 - 215-0512, death, dying, deterioration, hospital, hydration, nutrition, communication, decision-making, legal issues, physical symptoms, spiritual need, withdrawal of treatment
 - Quicklink:
 - 215-0512
 
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                    Presentation
                
                
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    - Title:
 - Dying in acute hospitals
 - Description:
 - This session addresses the key issues to be considered when somebody is dying in a busy acute hospital setting, and how these can be managed. This session was updated by Fay Murray-Brown and last updated in July 2025.
 - Hierarchy:
 - End of Life Care (e-ELCA) > e-ELCA 05: Integrating learning in end-of-life care > e-ELCA 05: Specific conditions and contexts > Dying in acute hospitals
 - Author(s):
 - 
Claire Butler                
 - Created:
 - 1 Apr 2010
 - Last Major Update:
 - 15 Jul 2025
 - Keywords:
 - 215-0512, death, dying, deterioration, hospital, hydration, nutrition, communication, decision-making, legal issues, physical symptoms, spiritual need, withdrawal of treatment
 - Quicklink:
 - 215-0512