Glucocorticoids for pain flare prophylaxis after palliative radiotherapy for bone metastases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials https://t.co/aWAJ3bnD0J
The Scottish Government will extend a successful programme run by the @Scotambservice, enabling its Palliative and End of Life Care team to continue its vital work this year. Read more ➡️https://t.co/v1UypJTbG1
Everyone who works with people at end of life should read this paper by Jason Boland. It is excellent and so vital.
How to distinguish opioid toxicity from natural dying in patients with... https://t.co/VFRyS3Xl2E
A new palliative care strategy - Palliative Care Matters for All - has been launched by Public Health Minister @jenni_minto to ensure everyone in Scotland can access timely, high-quality and compassionate care.
Read more ➡️https://t.co/Vfjxe1iCNp
Scottish Government Palliative Care Strategy, Palliative Care Matters for All (2025-30)
News item, Strategy & Delivery Plan
https://t.co/MMg1qBM3B0
We hope this strategy will ensure truly person centred care, where patients and families feel supported with dignity and compassion. @NHSTayside
Palliative Care Matters for All (2025-30)
News item, Strategy & Delivery Plan
https://t.co/LLWvVjFLIr
Really pleased with the (very nearly complete) line up for SPPC's forthcoming conference. The programme will be out in the next day or so but you can get a sneak preview of the theme, speakers and sessions here. ANd booking link of course! https://t.co/kdxptvZVEf
@CreativeDirect1 Thank you to both @CreativeDirect1 and Nicky @NHSTayside for everything you said & for joining us. @taypeolc It was a good morning & exampled integrated palliative care across a range of health & social care services, collaborations & founded on kind & caring communities
New palliative care strategy launched - https://t.co/L4LFoySNec privileged to host Ms Minto at Cornhill MacMillan Centre, PRI today with Nicky Connor, @NHSTayside CEX. Key themes: community, collaboration, & compassionate care. #Taysidetogether https://t.co/lJdGfZdW5Y
Mirtazapine for breathlessness?
Evidence does not support its use.
In a similar fashion to using Clonazepam for pain it is probably helpful in a small number of people who have anxiety and poor sleep associated with their symptoms.
https://t.co/KrtP3C0VvH
When would I be surprised? Variability in predicted probability of survival for being “surprised” and “not surprised” to the surprise question make it make sense @nicolagwhite https://t.co/QnKXVB6irV
CMO ALERT📢
*** Oral swabs with foam heads should NOT be used. ***
Preferred alternative is Oralieve 360 toothbrush single patient use, reusable for up to 3 months large and small (previously known as "adults" and "childrens")
@RCPEdin@theRCN@UHL_MCM_Team@rcgp@kesleeman
Consultant in palliative medicine
6PAs + on call
St Columba’s Hospice
A fantastic rare opportunity to come work with us in Edinburgh.
https://t.co/OQgie55DCj