Activities
-
Accepting death and illness as a doctor and as a patient
Katie Groom, who is studying medicine, gives us an insight into the feelings and conflicts that can arise when a patient doesn't accept treatment for an illness. (Staff story, 7 Nov 2011)
-
Consultation on improving dignity in care
Joanna Goodrich submits our consultation on improving dignity in care, part of our Point of Care programme.
-
Issues facing commissioners of end-of-life care
This paper, authored by Rachael Addicott and Jenny Hiley, highlights the current barriers to commissioning personalised, integrated services for end-of-life.
-
Environments for care at end of life EHE
This publication celebrates the completion of the latest phase of the Enhancing the Healing Environment programme. (Publication, 18 Aug 2011)
-
End-of-life commissioning – A breakfast event at The King's Fund
In light of the White Paper reforms, GP commissioning, the ongoing funding challenge, and an aging population, effective commissioning of services at end of life is increasingly important. Our seminar presented early findings from the Fund's research into end-of-life commissioning, along with case studies of innovation and best practice. (Past event, 20 Jan 2011)
-
Implementing the End of Life Care Strategy: lessons for good practice
Implementing the End of Life Care Strategy: lessons for good practice is aimed at those responsible for commissioning and organising end-of-life care services at a local level. The paper uses evidence from The King’s Fund’s evaluation of the Marie Curie Delivering Choice Programme to highlight examples of good practice and learning for the organisation and delivery of end-of-life care across England. (Publication, Rachael Addicott, Shilpa Ross, 28 Oct 2010)
-
Delivering better care at end of life
Delivering Better Care at End of Life: The next steps includes papers given at the summit - covering issues including commissioning, hospice and hospital care, quality markers, challenges for providers - and an account of the debate generated. (Publication, Rachael Addicott, Beccy Ashton, 27 Jan 2010)
-
Choice at the End of Life
The King’s Fund is working with Marie Curie Cancer Care to evaluate its Delivering Choices Programme. The programme has been set up to develop services that will help patients to make free and informed choices about their place of treatment and death. (Project)
