Recognising the last months and days of life and verifying death
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- Title:
- Recognising the last months and days of life and verifying death
- Description:
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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 Ed Neville and Richard Kitchen and last updated in March 2021.
- Hierarchy:
- Foundation (FND) > HLO 1: An accountable, capable and compassionate doctor > FPC 4: Communication and care > Recognising the last months and days of life and verifying death
- Author(s):
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Lynne Kovan
- Created:
- 20 Jan 2010
- Last Major Update:
- 17 Mar 2021
- Keywords:
- 215-0423, death, dying, dying phase, end stage, surprise question, multi-disciplinary team, MDT, team, verification
- Quicklink:
- 215-0423
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Interactivity
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Self assessments
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- 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 Ed Neville and Richard Kitchen and last updated in March 2021.
- Hierarchy:
- Foundation (FND) > HLO 1: An accountable, capable and compassionate doctor > FPC 4: Communication and care > Recognising the last months and days of life and verifying death
- Author(s):
-
Lynne Kovan
- Created:
- 20 Jan 2010
- Last Major Update:
- 17 Mar 2021
- Keywords:
- 215-0423, death, dying, dying phase, end stage, surprise question, multi-disciplinary team, MDT, team, verification
- Quicklink:
- 215-0423