Background Pain is the second most prevalent symptom in patients with cancer after fatigue and is highly debilitating. There is an increasing emphasis on the prescription of non-pharmacological ...

Objective To evaluate the care of patients dying in hospital without support from specialists in palliative care (SPC), better understand their needs and factors influencing their care. Methods ...

Background St Oswald’s Hospice strives to ensure high standards of communication and documentation after death, in line with Hospice UK’s Care after Death guidance, to support bereaved relatives, meet ...

Conclusion HCNS non-medical prescribing is an invaluable addition to the skill set of our team. The NMPs feel enabled to discuss and advise clinicians regarding medication and write up palliative drug ...

Background It is common for care to be coordinated by a range of health care professionals and administration staff with varying backgrounds and experience. Many services rely on clinical judgement as ...