End of Life Care

 

Please check Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources & Links for current guidance and advice in addition to NHSGGC GAEL below.

 

Guidance At End of Life (GAEL) for Health Care Professionals on NHSGGC Clinical Guidelines Platform

 

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When highlighting GAEL to colleagues please share the link to this web page www.palliativecareggc.org.uk/professional/eolc 

This helps raise awareness of linked resources, track guideline use and allow future updates to be deployed.

 

GAEL video presentation

Dr Kirsty Tolmie and the Palliative Care Practice Development Team have created a virtual presentation on the updated GAEL. This will form part of a 2 hour virtual end of life care education and training session which is currently in development, target audience for the 2 hour session will be registered nurses. It will cover aspects of the 1 day Care of the Dying Study Day whilst we are unable to deliver face to face teaching.

If the video above does not play go to: https://youtu.be/xlF4xRC7PPs

Please note the video cannot be viewed in Internet Explorer and should be opened in Edge or Chrome. The video will be transferred to NHSGGC’s YouTube channel soon and this link may change.

NHSGGC is committed to supporting the provision of consistently high quality end of life care for all. End of Life Care should be based on the following key principles:

  • Recognition of Dying
  • Timely and Sensitive Communication
  • Need for Hydration
  • Need for Nutrition
  • Management of common symptoms at end of life
  • Bereavement support

If you need help or support with delivering end of life care, using the new guidance documentation or education in this subject please contact:

Acute Palliative Care Practice Development
Email: PallCarePracticeDev@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Primary Care Macmillan Nurse Facilitators
Email: Palliative.Care@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

For a specific patient related issues  Acute Palliative Care Teams are available to help.

Resources linked from GAEL Document

 

National Statement and Guidance

 

Additional EOLC Resources / Further Information on key resources above

Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines

The Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines reflect a consensus of opinion about good practice in the management of adult patients with life limiting illness. They are designed for healthcare professionals from any care setting who are involved in supporting people with a palliative life-limiting condition. The guidelines have been developed by a multidisciplinary group of professionals working in the community, hospital and specialist palliative care services throughout Scotland.

Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines website

What Can Happen When Someone is Dying: Information for Relatives or Friends

When someone has died – information for you

Emergency Marriage in Scotland 

Advice for Acute Staff on helping couples who are considering marriage (StaffNet connection required)

End of life care for people with problematic substance use

‘This website offers resources developed from a two year research programme on end of life care for people with alcohol and other drug problems. ‘

 

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