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Improving end of life care in neurological disease

a framework for implementation

08 November 2010

National End of Life Care Programme / National Council for Palliative Care / the neurological alliance


This document aims to set out an EoLC framework for implementation that specifically meets the needs of those with neurological conditions.

It covers:

  • Strategic context
  • End of life care tools
  • End of life care in neurological disease
  • Communication and advance care planning
  • Co-ordination and multidisciplinary approach to care
  • Management of physical symptoms
  • Holistic care – psychosocial and spiritual aspects
  • Care at the end of life
  • Carers
  • Workforce, education and training
  • Commissioning health and social care services
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