A room with a view

Article Abstract:

Hospices try to alleviate the fear of dying by ensuring that patients stay together and are not taken away to die in isolation. Curtains are not drawn around the dying and the other patients can then see that it is not something to be afraid of. They are less depressed once they know what to expect. Hospices move any dying patients who are in distress because this may upset the others. If patients witness a lot of deaths this can also become distressing. Another issue is that the needs of the dying patient and their relatives may not be met by letting them die in public.

Terminally ill persons, Terminally ill, Terminal care, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Ethical aspects, Death

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Who is involved in hospice referrals?

Article Abstract:

All of 121 hospices surveyed in the United Kingdom claimed to accept referrals from general practice doctors or hospital doctors, while just 25 would accept referrals from relatives or friends. Only 17 would accept referrals from the patients direct, and only if their GPs were approached to make a formal referral. Forty one would accept referalls from community nurses and 53 from Macmillan nurses. Most of those surveyed did not feel comfortable with telephone referrals, while just 8 would refuse to accept them outright.

Practice, Medical referral

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The day after a death

Article Abstract:

Inquiries into bereavement care in four hospitals and four hospices has revealed differing practices. Medical priorities may limit interaction between nurses and relatives in hospitals. Administrative personnel may conduct necessary formalities. However, hospices emphasise sympathetic care and support for relatives and nurses.

Psychological aspects, Hospitals, Bereavement, Hospital administration

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