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Palliative and end of life care

Last Updated: 08/10/2024
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Access information on palliative and end of life care for children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Understand the difference between palliative and end of life care and find the latest frameworks and resources. 

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

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  • general overview of palliative and end of life care
  • guides and resources for children’s palliative care
  • information on the nursing role in palliative care.
 

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7 Aug 2022

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

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Last Updated: 08/10/2024