Maximising the contribution of the palliative medicine consultant
Published on: 03 June 2013
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"Maximising the contribution of the palliative medicine consultant to meet the future opportunities for hospice car" is a thought piece for the Commission into the Future of Hospice Care.
It reviews the role of specialist palliative medicine doctors in supporting hospices to be better integrated into health and social care provision for their communities.
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In envisioning the future contribution of palliative medicine consultants, this paper reflects upon the multiple elements of the role, not only in providing expert clinical care but also in building relationships, providing leadership and supporting education, training and research.
This paper is part of a series of contributions to the Commission into the Future of Hospice Care. The aim of the Commission into the Future of Hospice Care is to help hospices look ahead so they can anticipate and meet the changing and growing needs of the communities they serve.
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Teresa Tate
Published by Help the Hospices (now Hospice UK) in 2013.
