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  1. www.nhs.uk › conditions › end-of-life-careChanges in the last hours and days of life - NHS

    Physical changes are likely to happen when you're dying. These happen to most people during the terminal (dying) phase, whatever condition or illness they have. This can last hours or days. Becoming drowsy. You'll start to feel more tired and drowsy, and have less energy.

  2. www.mariecurie.org.uk › professionals › palliativeSigns that someone is dying - Marie Curie

    • Inform The Person’S Care Team
    • Consider Reversible Causes of Decline
    • Communicate with The Patient and Those Involved in Their Care

    If a patient shows signs that they're entering the terminal phase, speak to the district nurse, GP or palliative care team. They will speak to colleagues, the patient and the people around them to decide whether the patient is entering the last days of life and what care they need. Read more about caring for patients in the last days and hours of l...

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    Some conditions can cause the signs and symptoms of dying but can be treated. Be aware of reversible causes of decline, which may include: 1. hypercalcaemia (high level of calcium in the blood) 2. renal (kidney) failure 3. infection 4. side effects of medicines such as strong painkillers. If you think the patient may have any of these conditions, t...

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    Even when someone has been living with a terminal illness for a while, it can be a shock for the patient and the people around them when they reach the last days of their life. It's important to be honest and reassuring when you're speaking to the patient and those important to them. The best person to speak to the patient and the people close to t...

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  3. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK3560125 Recognising when a person may be in the last days of life

    Dec 16, 2015 · The recognition and weighing up of factors that may indicate that someone is in the last days or hours of life are complex and subtle. This can be a difficult task, even for an experienced palliative care clinician.

    • National Clinical Guideline Centre (UK)
    • 2015/12/16

  4. www.mariecurie.org.uk › help › supportWhat happens in the last days and hours of life - Marie Curie

    Aug 30, 2024 · In the last days and hours before death, many people have symptoms such as not drinking, breathing changes and skin changes. On this page, we describe what symptoms people might have at this time and what can help.

  5. www.mariecurie.org.uk › help › supportPre death signs | Last moments before dying - Marie Curie

    Some people have these symptoms for hours, days or even longer before they die. These changes are a normal and natural part of dying. They do not usually cause the person pain or distress. If you think the person is uncomfortable or you're worried, speak to their doctor, nurse or care home staff.

  6. handbook.ggcmedicines.org.uk › guidelinesPalliative Care - Last days of life - GGC Medicines

    Palliative Care - Last days of life N.B. If your patient is (or is suspected of being) COVID-19 positive, see the End of Life Guidance when a Person is Imminently Dying from COVID-19 Lung Disease for information on symptom management.

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  8. www.nice.org.uk › guidance › ng31Care of dying adults in the last days of life - NICE

    Dec 16, 2015 · It is not always possible to know for sure that someone is in their last days of life and it is hard to predict exactly when someone will die. There are some symptoms and changes that happen to people which can be signs that they are close to death.