Recognising and responding to life limiting illness

In progress

Summary

Population growth and ageing are resulting in more people living longer with chronic and other life limiting illnesses.

We will introduce a standard process to assess outpatients and recognise people with a life limiting illness for early referral to palliative care.

Update

We are testing a standard process at key outpatient clinics.

Target

Improved care for patients living with life limiting illness.

Measures

• % of patients cared for using an end of life care plan
• Number of staff who participate in communication skills training
• % increase in staff confidence around recognition of dying