Articles and features 10/05/2019 Should you mention death when the risk is small? Preview Article Should you mention death when the risk is small? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview When consenting for a procedure, wherever there is a risk of death – no matter how small – would you always mention this risk? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Decision Making
Articles and features 10/05/2019 End of life care Preview Article End of life care Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview When treating a patient who is close to death, clear communication and collective decision-making are as important as any clinical intervention Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Decision Making End of Life Care
Articles and features 09/05/2019 Confidentiality after death Preview Article Confidentiality after death Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Confidentiality is at the centre of maintaining trust between patients and doctors. But what are your obligations to a patient after they have died? Read more Tagged in... Confidentiality
News and updates 09/05/2019 Communicating with families post-death Preview Article Communicating with families post-death Close Preview Guidance from NHS England underlines the importance of clear and honest communication when treating a patient who has reached the end of life. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... End of Life Care Communication