A model for end-of-life care? The national debate on health care reform has brought long overdue attention to the controversial, emotional topic of end-of-life care. It is unfortunate that the current conversation has at times produced half-truths. With the spotlight so focused, correcting misconceptions is time well-spent, particularly if existing end-of-life care models can help inform the debate.
Urgent support
We support people facing the end of life and promote choice at that time; we don’t provide information about methods of ending life. For urgent support, Samaritans are on 116 123, free, day or night. Breathing Space is on 0800 83 85 87. For questions about your own care, your GP or palliative care team is the right first call.