Best practice statement: end of life care following acute stroke

Hector, R. and Cowey, E. (2010) Best practice statement: end of life care following acute stroke. Other. NHS Quality Improvement Scotland.

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Abstract

This statement is a joint publication by NHS QIS and the University of Glasgow. It was developed using the NHS QIS methodology and technical support from NHS QIS, with funds from the National Advisory Council for Stroke and support from the Managed Clinical Network for Stoke in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The Scottish Stroke Nurses Forum was represented and involved in every stage of the process. It is also available at www.glasgow.ac.uk/nursing. Care of the patient who is at the end of life following an acute stroke requires consideration of ethical issues and communication within the stroke care team, with the patient and the family or carer is of vital importance. This best practice statement covers these and related

Item Type:Research Reports or Papers (Other)
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Cowey, Professor Eileen
Authors: Hector, R., and Cowey, E.
Subjects:R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care
Publisher:NHS Quality Improvement Scotland

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