In response to the DHSS circular `Patients dying in hospital' (DA(84)17) the Bloomsbury District Management Team asked for an examination of the way that dying patients and their relatives are cared for in Bloomsbury hospitals. This paper arises out of that examination and also out of discussions with nurses, doctors ...
The report of the Community Nursing Review was published in April 1986. Whilst gathering evidence for the report, the Review Team learned of many examples of good practice, which helped shape their thinking about the way community nursing services could develop. Since the report was published there have been many ...
This publication is addressed to members of health authorities, who have a key role to play in ensuring that their authority embarks speedily on the formulation of a policy for the care of the dying. It aims to assist health authorities in making informed decision about the pattern of services ...