A scheme introduced by the NHS trust enables staff to support dying patients through honest conversations, personalized care, and facilitating a peaceful ending in line with their preferences.
Paramedic specialist Josh Singleton emphasizes the importance of enabling staff to have discussions about dying with patients and families, providing the opportunity for closure and planning.
The initiative involves integrating palliative care expertise into A&E settings, assisting patients in avoiding unnecessary hospital stays and ensuring a comfortable transition.
Josh highlights the significance of having loved ones present during a patient's last moments, emphasizing the value of companionship over the physical location of death.
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