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A new beginning for the end
 — [End of Life strategy]
Author(s)Louise Hunt
Journal titleCommunity Care, issue 1742, 9 October 2008
Pagespp 30-31
Sourcehttp://www.communitycare.co.uk
KeywordsTerminal illness ; Terminal care ; Attitude.
AnnotationThere needs to be a radical change in the way professionals approach the subject of death, if more people are to have a say on how they spend their final days. This article refers to the End of Life Care strategy and to research from the University of Lancaster End of Life Care Observatory. Care home staff confidence in consulting with and recording residents' end-of-life wishes is seen as a major barrier. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-081010216 A
ClassmarkCV: LV: DP *

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