Beginning of the end

Author:
CARLISLE Daloni
Journal article citation:
Health Service Journal, 18.6.09, 2009, pp.22-24.
Publisher:
Emap Healthcare

Most people say they would prefer to die at home by many do not as end of life care has traditionally been neglected. This article looks at how this is beginning to change and highlights examples of good practice. Examples from Norfolk and Liverpool are included where the Marie Curie Delivering Choice programme is improving practice.

Subject terms:
palliative care, terminal illness, choice, death, end of life care;
Content type:
practice example
Location(s):
England
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN print:
0952-2271

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