Death during transfer of a palliative care patient.
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Abstract
This short report illustrates the potential confusion that exists when terminally ill patients die during transfer between places of care. The report documents the legal requirements necessary if a terminally ill patient dies during transfer and raises the debate regarding what policies and practice currently exist, within the UK, for transfer of terminally ill patients.
Medical subject headings
- Attitude to Death
- Palliative Care
- Patient Transfer