Session information
- Title:
- Recognising the last months and days of life and verifying death
- Description:
- This session offers a framework for recognising patients who are at risk of deterioration and who may die soon (last months of life) and also recognising when death is imminent (last days). The priorities for care of the dying person are discussed and the communication with patients and families needed at these times is explored. This session was reviewed by Caitlin Adkins and last updated in January 2025.
- Hierarchy:
- Foundation (FND) > Specific areas of core learning > End of life care > Recognising the last months and days of life and verifying death
- Author(s):
-
Lynne Kovan
- Created:
- 20 Jan 2010
- Last Major Update:
- 30 Jan 2025
- Keywords:
- 215-0423, death, dying, dying phase, end stage, surprise question, multi-disciplinary team, MDT, team, verification
- Quicklink:
- 215-0423
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Presentation
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4.6/5
Interactivity
4.6/5
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Self assessments
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4.5/5
- Title:
- Recognising the last months and days of life and verifying death
- Description:
- This session offers a framework for recognising patients who are at risk of deterioration and who may die soon (last months of life) and also recognising when death is imminent (last days). The priorities for care of the dying person are discussed and the communication with patients and families needed at these times is explored. This session was reviewed by Caitlin Adkins and last updated in January 2025.
- Hierarchy:
- Foundation (FND) > Specific areas of core learning > End of life care > Recognising the last months and days of life and verifying death
- Author(s):
-
Lynne Kovan
- Created:
- 20 Jan 2010
- Last Major Update:
- 30 Jan 2025
- Keywords:
- 215-0423, death, dying, dying phase, end stage, surprise question, multi-disciplinary team, MDT, team, verification
- Quicklink:
- 215-0423