International journal of palliative nursing
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This article outlines the development of a new Master's programme that is suitable particularly for those who are interested in managing palliative care in generalist care contexts. Disseminating the essence of excellent palliative care provision, accessible by the minority to the majority in need, has been an issue for some time. National Service Frameworks identify the contribution of both education and workforce planning to facilitate such provision. ⋯ Essential palliative content is delivered in compulsory taught modules, however, elective options include open or work-based modules that facilitate palliative practice development tailored to specific context need. Postgraduate study, associated with leading practice, means that a few key staff can significantly impact disseminating enhanced palliative practice across care environments. In this way, in the community and in institutions where the majority of older people dying of chronic illness are cared for, resources can be used purposefully to maximize the chance of 'a good enough death' (McNamara, 2001).
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This article outlines the Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill in the UK. The conditions that must be satisfied before an attending physician can assist a patient to die are highlighted and information regarding the declaration is provided. It is not certain that the Bill will obtain legislative approval and, if it does, there are statutory provisions for monitoring each assisted death.
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To examine the perspectives of family members, registered nurses and healthcare aides regarding the last 72 hours of Canadian nursing home residents' lives. ⋯ Appropriate and timely symptom management and a range of caring behaviours of staff are critical elements in the dying experience of nursing home residents. Additional education and support for personnel involved with caring for this group will enhance end-of-life care.