End of Life Horizon Scanning Bulletin Volume 11 Issue 3

Can video consultations replace face-to-face interviews? Palliative medicine and the Covid-19 pandemic: rapid review

Source: BMJ supportive and Palliative Care

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Date of publication: May 2020

Publication type: Review Article

In a nutshell: This article looks at the evidence as to whether video consultations are an effective way of replacing face-to-face interviews.

Length of publication: 5 pages

New response service helps prevent hospital admissions during Covid-19

Source: Hospice UK

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Date of publication: May 2020

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: Nottinghamshire Hospice has set up a new service which offers urgent personal care and emotional support with therapies previously provided at the hospice, in the homes of patients. This will help prevent hospital admissions leaving beds free for Covid-19 patients.

Length of publication: 1 page

Marie Curie launches national bereavement support service

Source: Marie Curie

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Date of publication: May 2020

Publication type: Press Release

In a nutshell: Marie Curie has launched a national bereavement service which is available to anyone affected by the death of a loved one. It offers people access to free emotional support from a dedicated volunteer, over the phone, for up to six weeks.

Length of publication: 1 page

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