• Int J Palliat Nurs · Oct 2014

    Sedation at the end of life: a hospice's decision-making practices in the UK.

    • Antonia Dean, Barbara Miller, and Catherine Woodwork.
    • Lecturer Practitioner, at Hospice of St Francis, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, UK.
    • Int J Palliat Nurs. 2014 Oct 1; 20 (10): 474-81.

    AbstractThe administration of sedative drugs at the end of life raises both clinical and ethical challenges. This article details the evolution of sedation decision-making practices at a 14-bedded UK hospice over the course of 5 years through an initial review and two follow-up audits. Key areas, such as documented consideration of hydration status and discussion with family members, have been improved following the implementation of a checklist of decision-making prompts, demonstrating how practice can be improved and sustained over time.

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