Deactivating an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) device
Explains why deactivating an implantable cardioverter defibrillator may be considered for palliative care patients and how this is done
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Patient Information Leaflets
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End of life - Nutritional considerations for patients nearing the end of life
Advice on supporting people at the end of life - centred on helping individuals to be as comfortable as possible, and to maximize their quality of life
Read moreHospital Palliative Care Counselling Service
Aims to help you understand what to expect from the Hospital Palliative Care Counselling Service
Read moreHospital Palliative Care Team (Easy Read version)
About the Hospital Palliative Care Team (in Easy Read format)
Read moreHospital Palliative Care Team (large print version)
About the role of the Hospital Palliative Care Team (in large print)
Read moreHospital Palliative Care Team Discharge Planning (East Berkshire)
Provides important information for people who would like to go home for end of life care
Read moreHospital Palliative Care Team Discharge Planning (Oxfordshire)
Provides important information for people who would like to go home for end of life care
Read moreNo decision about me without me - Advance Care Planning
How you can plan for your future care by creating an Advance Care Plan (ACP).
Read moreOpioid Therapy
Information for people being started on, or already taking, a medicine known as a strong opioid for pain relief.
Read morePainkillers and driving
Gives advice on driving safely for patients regularly taking strong painkillers and sedative medication to control pain and symptoms
Read moreSyringe pump
Information about the device that can give medications via a small tube inserted under your skin, for relief of symptoms such as pain, nausea, vomiting, breathlessness, chest secretions, restlessness and anxiety.
Read moreWhat to expect when someone is dying
Information for relatives, friends and carers about some of the typical features of the process of dying
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