Discussions as the end of life approaches is the first stage in the End of Life Care pathway as outlined in the UK Department of Health End of Life Care strategy (July 2008).
Assessment, care planning and review is the second stage in the End of Life Care pathway as outlined in the UK Department of Health End of Life Care strategy (July 2008).
Coordination of individual patient care is the third stage in the End of Life Care pathway as outlined in the UK Department of Health End of Life Care strategy (July 2008).
Delivery of high quality services in different settings is the forth stage in the End of Life Care pathway as outlined in the UK Department of Health End of Life Care strategy (July 2008).
Care in the last days of life is the fifth stage in the End of Life Care pathway as outlined in the UK Department of Health End of Life Care strategy (July 2008).
Care after death is the sixth stage in the End of Life Care pathway as outlined in the UK Department of Health End of Life Care strategy (July 2008).
Carers and family members of a person who is approaching the end of lifecan have a vital role in enabling that person to die in the place of their choice. They also have their own needs, as outlined in the UK Department of Health End of Life Care strategy (July 2008).
Information for patients and carers is needed throughout the End of Life Care pathway as outlined in the UK Department of Health End of Life Care strategy (July 2008).
Spiritual care services are needed throughout the End of Life Care pathway as outlined in the UK Department of Health End of Life Care strategy (July 2008).
