Identifying end of life, the role of GPs in palliative care, and discussions with patients

The General Medical Council (GMC) says that patients should be considered to be ‘approaching the end of life’ when they are likely to die within the next 12 months, adding that one of the most challenging decisions — for healthcare professionals and patients — is when/if to withdraw life-prolonging treatment.

In this episode of the Clinical Update, the MIMS Learning team explores how to identify when a patient is entering into the last stages of their life and what the role of the GP is in supporting them. We also look at how to approach conversations about end-of-life care with patients and their loved ones, including when a patient lacks capacity.

Additionally, we discuss the NICE guidelines on end-of-life care for both adults and children.

You can access the website version of this podcast on MIMS Learning to make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.

Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.

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End of life care: a guide for GPs and nurses

Guidance update: care of dying adults in the last days of life

Guidance update: latest NICE guidelines on end of life care in children

Guidance update: SIGN guidelines for support of people with dementia and their carers

Managing respiratory problems in palliative care

Polypharmacy in a patient with dementia: nursing home case study

Unsafe swallow in a patient who lacks capacity: nursing home case study

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