Objective To refine and evaluate a practical, clinical tool to help multidisciplinary teams in the UK and internationally, to identify patients at risk of deteriorating and dying in all care settings.

Background Virtual Wards present a safe and efficient alternative to in-patient care. Patients approaching the end of their lives may have rapidly changing and complex needs which can result in ...

Method In conjunction with our specialist palliative care teams, a tool was devised that considered the most common symptom issues. Categories were devised and a list of questions prompted our care co ...

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 ...