Care-of-dying-patients-pdf

7 However diagnosing dying is often a complex process.

Care-of-dying-patients-pdf. Dunn PhD RN Cecilia Otten BSN RN. The strongest predictors of having had an EOL discussion were dying at home with support from specialized palliative home care or dying at a palliative care unit if it was documented in the patients record that care had shifted to EOL care and if the patient had cancer. Not every dying patient requires a syringe driver a continuous subcutaneous infusion or CSCI to achieve optimal comfort.

Person assessed by the MDT as being in the last days to hours Yes. Psychological Social and Spiritual Care of the Dying Patient. Nursing Experience and the Care of Dying Patients.

Medical Assessment M 1 4 5 3. Verification of Death 17 6. Ongoing care of the dying person Use the ACE coding below initial each entry and record details in the progress notes.

Care of the Dying Patient. Advanced progressive incurable conditions general frailty and co-existing conditions that. Withdrawal of Medical Treatment.

C Change. Outcomes of discussions must be documented. Experience of care for dying patients as well as the experience of their families and carers.

Defining Death and Dying. This is a practical accessible guide for nurses on the management and care of the dying and deceased patient. However the basic fundamental component to any team approach to working is good multi - layered communi- cation.