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To help deliver compassionate care in #Covid recommend check
1) interests, hobbies, what they talk about usually
2) do they like quiet rooms or background noise e.g radio/tv on?
The soothing effect often marked
I’ve shared my garden when I’ve been less sure
@UHLsue_mason 1/5
1) interests, hobbies, what they talk about usually
2) do they like quiet rooms or background noise e.g radio/tv on?
The soothing effect often marked
I’ve shared my garden when I’ve been less sure
@UHLsue_mason 1/5
Pre-covid teaching about managing palliative emergencies (such as massive bleeds) has always included the importance of presence, ideally a calm one. And how this presence can be more immediately important and successful than drugs 2/5
Some #pallicovid agitation rapidly benefits from calm presence
If you’re able, talk calmly about what they like or find what works for you to be calm too.
I’ve seen profound settling when I’ve verbally walked along beaches & cycled down lanes 3/5
If you’re able, talk calmly about what they like or find what works for you to be calm too.
I’ve seen profound settling when I’ve verbally walked along beaches & cycled down lanes 3/5
Here’s my advice, as an NHS palliative care doctor, for how to chat with your loved ones about their advance care wishes.
It might feel daunting - but it’s so important to be prepared. Just in case ❤️
Please share.
#COVID19 #pallicovid
It might feel daunting - but it’s so important to be prepared. Just in case ❤️
Please share.
#COVID19 #pallicovid
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