West Midlands Palliative Care Guide

The West Midlands Palliative Care Guide offers healthcare professionals guidance on a variety of symptoms associated with end of life care including nausea, breathlessness and pain.

These guidelines are a summary of the current practice of specialists working in palliative care in the West Midlands Region and can be used for patients who are receiving care at home or in hospitals.

Disclaimer: This Guide is intended for use by healthcare professionals and the expectation is that they will use clinical judgement, medical, and nursing knowledge in applying the general principles and recommendations contained within. They are not meant to replace the many available texts on the subject of palliative care.