September 11, 2009
Source: Marie Curie Delivering Choice News
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Date of publication: September 2009
Publication type: Webpage
In a nutshell:
Marie Curie Cancer Care Rapid Response Service which was successfully pilotted in the Boston and South Holland areas of the county has now been expanded to cover the whole of Lincolnshire as part of the Lincolnshire Delivering Choices Programme. The Rapid Response Team provides planned and urgent care visits to patients in their own homes during the out of hours period and 17 new jobs have been created as a result of the expansion. The aim of the service is to enhance patient choice and to accommodate double the previous number of patients choosing to be cared for and die at home.
Acknowledgement: Marie Curie website.
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Posted by janrowewirralnhs
June 18, 2009
Author: Neil Small et al
Source: BMC Palliative Care
In a nutshell: This paper explores carers’ views of dying, death and bereavement for family members who had recently died with heart failure. Findings suggest that an absence of discussion about end of life care wishes with family members or health professionals is a barrier to advance care planning.
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Posted by hmedley99
June 18, 2009
Author: Marika Hills
Source: Nursing Times June 16th 2009 Vol. 105(23) p14-6
In a nutshell: The aftercare of deceased patients and performing last offices are important aspects of nurses’ role. Regularly auditing care provision can identify whether standards are being met and highlight areas in need of development. This articles outlines the background to an audit that was prompted by concerns linked to procedures for last offices. The response to initial audit findings and consequent actions taken to raise awareness and improve services are also discussed.
Notes: Contact your local health library for a copy of this article
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Posted by hmedley99
May 27, 2009
Title: Caring with Confidence launched in West Midlands
Date: 12th May 2009
In a nutshell: Carers of people nearing the end of life in the West Midlands are to be the first in the country to benefit from a new Caring with Confidence programme designed to help them improve their own health and well being and that of the person they care for.
Click here for the Caring with Confidence website
Acknowledgements: National End of Life Care Programme
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Posted by hmedley99
April 25, 2009
Title: Think transition: developing the essential link between paediatric and adult care
Author: Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
Year of Publication: 2008
In a nutshell: This guidance was designed to raise awareness of the important issues facing young people as they move from paediatric to adult care. and to provide all concerned with practical support to improve their experiences. This guidance is aimed at clinicians of al disciplines and in all health care settings.
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Acknowledgement: Palliatiave Care Matters: Medical News
Source: National Library of Guidelines Specialist Library, National Library for Health
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