Medics must realise that death is an inevitable part of life, not a failure

Medics must realise that death is an inevitable part of life, not a failure Healthcare professionals should not shy away from discussing dying; good care for all at the end of life should be the norm

Over the course of next parliament, approximately 3 million people in the UK can be expected to die, half of whom are likely to die in hospital - which for many people is the last place they would like to die.

Although Britain’s palliative care services are among the best in the world, there is a large unmet need for services and very serious challenges ahead. The number of people dying each year is increasing and the population of over-85s is set to double over the next 20 years. The UK needs a new focus on health, wellbeing, housing, care and support for this emerging cohort. Continue reading... The Guardian