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Psychosocial support for dying people : what can primary care trusts do?

Author:

King's Fund, Levenson, Ros, Shipman, Cathy, and Gillam, Stephen

Publication date:

2002

Abstract:

This discussion paper examines psychosocial provision in the community for dying people, and argues that the new-found commissioning powers of primary care trusts (PCTs) are the key to unlocking better, more integrated care. PCTs are now in the position to: strengthen clinical governance within the new N.I.C.E. guidelines; improve education ...
Palliative care : perspectives on caring for dying people in London.

Author:

Burt, Jenni, King's Fund, White, Patrick, King's College London, Shipman, Cathy, and Addington-Hall, Julia

Publication date:

2005

Abstract:

This research summary presents the findings of a two year research and development project, supported by a King's Fund grant, examining how London's primary care professionals are working in the community to provide palliative care, and how general practitioners, district and community nurses , and PCT and specialist palliative care ...