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Care of the dying person
The Leadership Alliance for Care of Dying People has published 'One Chance to get it Right - improving people's experiences of care in the last few days and hours of life (2014).'
The document below sets out the priorities for care of the dying person:
5 priorities for care of the dying person
- Recognise - The possibility that a person may die in the next few days or hours is recognised and communicated clearly, decisions made and actions taken in accordance with the person's needs and wishes. These are regularly reviewed and decisions revised accordingly.
- Communicate - Sensitive communication takes place between staff and the dying person, and those identified as important to them.
- Involve - The dying person, and those identified as important to them, are involved in decisions about treatment and care to the extent that the dying person wants.
- Support - The needs of families and others identified as important to the dying person are actively explored, respected and met as far as possible.
- Plan and do - An individual plan of care, which includes food and drink, symptom control and psychological, social and spiritual support, is agreed, co-ordinated and delivered with compassion.