Caring for the Dying Patient

The “Caring for the Dying Patient” document takes into account the issues raised within the Neuberger report and the recommendations in “One Chance to Get it Right”, published in June 2014, which sets out the priorities for care when a person is dying.

It is imperative for good end of life care to have sufficient training in place for teams to manage patients well and to hold sensitive conversations with dying patients and their relatives.  This document will help to support that process but forms only a small part of good end of life care.

The Caring for the Dying Patient Documentation (please note that all documents can be individualised to suit your own organisation)

1. Title Page Contact Information – 2020

1. Title Page Contact Information – 2020 – Word Document available for adjusting to local needs

2. Medical Assessment – 2020

3. Nursing Assessment – 2020

4. Daily Reassessment – 2020

4. Daily Reassessment – 2020 – Word Document available for adjusting to local needs

5. Daily Reassessment nursing care continuation sheet – 2020

5. Daily Reassessment nursing care continuation sheet – 2020 – Word Document available for adjusting to local needs

Caring for the dying patient guidance v2 Sept 2018 NB: this form may be used as an A4 double sided or A5 folded document and may be adjusted for local use.

Additional Supportive Resources – Caring for the Dying Patient

Supplementary documentation to support the Regional Caring for the Dying Patient document

NESCN-COMMUNITY-DRUG-CHART

Understanding what happens when someone is dying booklet

Understanding what happens when someone is dying A4 leaflet

Please note that the name of your organisation will need to be added to the comments / compliments / concerns or complaints section of the above booklet and leaflet

Core Care Plans

Agitation Core Care Plan

Communication Core Care Plan

Dyspnoea Core Care Plan

Nausea and Vomiting Core Care Plan

Pain Core Care Plan

Respiratory Tract Secretions Core Care Plan

Spirituality Core Care Plan

Care after death

Care after Death

Verification of Expected Death

Grieving Booklet – information leaflet

Deciding right and caring for the Dying Patient: a regional review of use. August 2018:

Executive Summary Aug 18

Report and appendices Aug 18