Palliative care and end of life care is the active, holistic care of patients with advanced and progressive illness.  It is an integral part of the care delivered by all health and social care professionals, and indeed by families and carers, to those living with, and dying from any advanced, progressive and incurable conditions.  The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (NI) issued a consultation document on a 5 year Strategy in December 2009.

Access the original Consultation document here

Access the IPH response as attached below

Downloads:

• Palliative End of Life Care Strategy OM 19 Feb 10.pdf

How useful did you find this information