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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

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Centre of Clinical Excellence - Older People

Page last updated: 24 Nov 2020

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