End-of-Life Care During the Last Days and Hours

Published: September 2011
Available in English
Clinical,  Older adults

Purpose and scope

The purpose of this best practice guideline (BPG) is to provide evidence-based recommendations for registered nurses and registered practical nurses on best nursing practices for end-of-life care during the last days and hours of life. This guideline focuses on recommendations for adults…

The purpose of this best practice guideline (BPG) is to provide evidence-based recommendations for registered nurses and registered practical nurses on best nursing practices for end-of-life care during the last days and hours of life.

This guideline focuses on recommendations for adults aged 18 years and older who have reached the part of the illness trajectory that includes the last days and hours of life.
 

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Reference

Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. (2011). End-of-life Care During the Last Days and Hours. Toronto, ON: Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.

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Disclaimer: These guidelines are not binding for nurses, other health providers or the organizations that employ them. The use of these guidelines should be flexible and based on individual needs and local circumstances. They constitute neither a liability nor discharge from liability. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents at the time of publication, neither the authors nor the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) gives any guarantee as to the accuracy of the information contained in them or accepts any liability with respect to loss, damage, injury or expense arising from any such errors or omission in the contents of this work.

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Current edition published: September 2011

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