End of life care: developments and challenges from a UK perspective

Warn, Clive

Abstract

This presentation evaluates the service improvements in UK end of life care following publication of the National End of Life Care Strategy (2008). The historical development of palliative and end of life care is considered alongside the current developments striving to provide end of life care for all. Some of the real challenges are discussed and there is opportunity for discussion with delegates to reflect on the European context of end of life care.

• Presentation Conference Type: Presentation / Talk
• Conference Name: International Week Conference, School of Heath Care
• Start Date: Apr 11, 2011
• End Date: Apr 13, 2011
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: end of life care, palliative care, nursing, Europe
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/963480
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Faculty of Health Annual International Conference 2011