New guidance say doctors and nurses must provide water to the dying. The
National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has drafted new
guidance demanding that patients have access to fluids. The Liverpool
Care Pathway which was withdrawn last year saw elderly and other
vulnerable patients denied food and fluids, often without their
knowledge or consent, or that of their relatives. However such practices
may still be going on, albeit under different names. Roger Goss from
Patient Concern commented saying: “It is shocking that this has to be
spelled out to doctors and nurses”. [Telegraph, 29 July]
Antonia Tully of the Patients First Network said: “We are still seeing a
lack of confidence among relatives about the way in which vulnerable
patients are cared for. We are continuing to advise family and friends
to maintain constant vigilance to make sure that those they love receive
basic care, including food and water.”
To see a full news summary for 30 July 2015, click here.
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