not be prescribed lethal medication without the involvement of a pharmacist. On seeing the prescription the pharmacist would have no doubts as to the purpose of the medication, and therefore become implicated in this act. How would they know
. New patient medication information leaflets New patient medication information leaflets have been added to the Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines website , including information about Buprenorphine; Fentanyl patch; Ketamine;
and improve prompt access to medication and pharmaceutical advice. The target audience is pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support staff. Back to top Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care News Annual Review The Scottish
issues warning over vital medication Edinburgh Evening News: Edinburgh palliative care patients try out virtual reality ‘trips’ in Scotland first The Herald: Lac k of palliative care for one in four terminally ill Scots piling
care when alternatives to medication normally given through syringe pumps are required. The standard end of life care guidelines should be used for all other situations. A series of short practical films on relevant techniques
including essential food and medication, contact with local volunteer groups, emotional support, or links to local social work services for vulnerable children or adults. Macmillan Cancer Support Macmillan Cancer Support have produced a wide
information Patient medication information leaflets A range of patient information leaflets have been published to accompany the Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines, providing patients and carers with an explanation of drugs used
‘Just in Case’ medication supplied on discharge Learnings from a transition pilot from paediatric to adult palliative care services: during a pandemic No Barriers, Continuing to Care Virtually… The SPPC blog is
‘Just in Case’ medication supplied on discharge Learnings from a transition pilot from paediatric to adult palliative care services: during a pandemic No Barriers, Continuing to Care Virtually… The SPPC blog is
of lethal medication) is legal
15 December 2022: Out of hours care
8 June 2022: Scottish Ambulance Service and Palliative Care
23 February 2022: The Lancet Commission on the Value of Death
7 December 2021: The future