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End of Life and Palliative Care Medication Prescribing
1 End of Life and Palliative care Medication Prescribing This guide provides a summary of information relevant to Prescribing and Medication administration at the end of life. The purpose is to signpost resources to support consistent care across clinical services and groups. Last days of life: Anticipatory Prescribing The NSW Clinical Excellence Commission Last Days of Life Toolkit provides guidance for clinicians caring for patients in the last days of life. The toolkit includes: In-patient Anticipatory Prescribing Guide Adults: guidance for doctors on how to prescribe anticipatory subcutaneous medications for the symptoms that may be experienced in the last days of life. See Attachment 1. Symptom Management Flowcharts - Adults: guidance to assist assessment and management of the five symptoms commonly experienced by patients in the last days of life. The pain guide includes a guide to switch to subcutaneous opioids.
• Re-usable syringe drivers should be re-processed after use by a COVID-19 positive patient according to their intended use and manufacturer’s advice1. • Alternative devices and administration methods should be considered if: o there is limited availability of syringe drivers o there is limited capacity to decontaminate syringe drivers
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