Deans Buchanan

Palliative care doc, person, husband and dad. SACMO Pal Med. Views/RTs own

[Deans Buchanan @dbuch17]

Tayside Palliative Care MCN -
Exciting opportunity for 2026!

https://t.co/YfZM3FpUoC

[Tony Duffy @Existential_Doc]

One of the most important threads I’ve ever tried.

[Prof Ollie Minton @drol007]

Winston's Wish - Bereavement Support for Children now on whats app which is amazing work https://t.co/vcmYygJ76g

[Prof Ollie Minton @drol007]

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

[Scot Gov Health @scotgovhealth]

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

[Tony Duffy @Existential_Doc]

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

[Deans Buchanan @dbuch17]

@scotgovhealth @jenni_minto @NHSTayside @taypeolc

[Scot Gov Health @scotgovhealth]

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

[NHSGGCPalliativeCare @palliativeggc]

Scottish Government Palliative Care Strategy, Palliative Care Matters for All (2025-30)
News item, Strategy & Delivery Plan

https://t.co/MMg1qBM3B0

[Deans Buchanan @dbuch17]

@Cornhill_Mac @NHSTayside @taypeolc

[Cornhill_Macmillan @Cornhill_Mac]

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

[Mark Hazelwood (mostly on Bluesky) @Palliative_Scot]

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

[Deans Buchanan @dbuch17]

@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

[Deans Buchanan @dbuch17]

@CreativeDirect1 @NHSTayside @taypeolc

[Jacquie Pepper @CreativeDirect1]

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

[Tony Duffy @Existential_Doc]

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

[Prof Ollie Minton @drol007]

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

[Anna Sutherland @annasutherlan15]

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

[Tony Duffy @Existential_Doc]

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

[Jimi Malik @JimiSMalik]

Breaking free from prognostic paralysis in chronic advanced diseases | Palliative & Supportive Care | Cambridge Core https://t.co/L3pus26DWX