MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'NeLM - Palliative care' source. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:33:51 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3159500&cid=s_38915_78_f&fid=38915&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nelm.nhs.uk%2Fen%2FNeLM-Area%2FCommunity-Areas%2FNon-Medical-Prescribing%2FNational-Guidance%2FChanges-to-medicines-legislation-to-enable-mixing-of-medicines-prior-to-administration-in-clinical-practice%2F Source: Department of Health Area: Community Areas > Non-Medical Prescribing > National Guidance The MHRA has now put in place changes to medicines regulations to enable mixing of medicines prior to administration in clinical practice, effective from 21 December 2009. These changes enable:   . Doctors and dentists, who can already mix medicines themselves, to direct others to mix   . Nurse and Pharmacist Independent Prescribers to mix medicines themselves and to direct others to mix   . Supplementary Prescribers to mix medicines themselves and to direct others to mix, but only where that preparation forms part of the Clinical Management Plan for an individual patient   . Nurse and Pharmacist Independent Prescribers to prescribe unlic... NeLM - Palliative care organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3159500 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3159500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3138834&cid=s_38915_78_f&fid=38915&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nelm.nhs.uk%2Fen%2FNeLM-Area%2FNews%2F2010---January%2F04%2FNHS-Evidence-Annual-Evidence-Updates-scheduled-for-January-2010%2F Source: NHS Evidence Area: News The following Annual Evidence Update is scheduled for January:   18 January   . Annual Evidence Update on Patient and Carer Involvement in Chronic Disease NHS Evidence - supportive and palliative care will be publishing the second Annual Evidence Update on this topic, collecting together the best current knowledge on self care in chronic disease management.  Key resources from a small sample of chronic conditions, together with the End of Life Care setting are placed within the general theme of user involvement in health services.   The calendar of Annual Evidence Updates is available at the link below.  (Source: NeLM - Palliative care) NeLM - Palliative care organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3138834 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3138834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3110879&cid=s_38915_78_f&fid=38915&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nelm.nhs.uk%2Fen%2FNeLM-Area%2FNews%2F2009---December%2F22%2FReview-Palliative-care-for-advanced-heart-failure%2F Source: Circulation Area: News It is estimated that 5% of patients with heart failure have end-stage disease that is refractory to medical therapy. In the most recent American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association heart failure guidelines, palliative/hospice care referral was recommended for end-stage heart failure. In this review, the authors searched for evidence-based studies of palliative care in heart failure, and identified 44 English-language systematic reviews, published within the past 5 years. The following topics are discussed:   . The burden of advanced heart failure . Overview of palliative care . Relationship of non-hospice palliative care to hospice palliative care . Palliative care effects on clinical outcomes . Impact o... NeLM - Palliative care organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3110879 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3110879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092430&cid=s_38915_78_f&fid=38915&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nelm.nhs.uk%2Fen%2FNeLM-Area%2FEvidence%2FMedicines-Q--A%2FWhat-are-the-equivalent-doses-of-oral-morphine-to-other-oral-opioids-when-used-as-analgesics-in-adult-palliative-care%2F Source: Wessex Drug and Medicines Information Centre Area: Evidence > Medicines Q & A This Q&A provides a summary of information from a variety of sources concerning equivalent doses of opioids in adult palliative care. It also discusses how these widely used figures are only approximate and that patient specific factors should be taken into account when using them to ensure safety. (Source: NeLM - Palliative care) NeLM - Palliative care organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092430 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3092430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2966830&cid=s_38915_78_f&fid=38915&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nelm.nhs.uk%2Fen%2FNeLM-Area%2FNews%2F2009---November%2F06%2FRCGP-launches-ante-mortal-End-of-Life-Care-Strategy%2F Source: RCGP Area: News The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has published a new UK-wide strategy aimed at improving the standards of care for those in the last stages of life. The strategy identifies 10 recommended areas for further work, including the establishment of a new End of Life Care Working Group to oversee and report on their progress. The recommendations include:   . Recognising and rewarding best practice . Reviewing and refinement of existing educational resources . Supporting research and development of best practice models . Endorsing the use of advance care planning . Improving out of hours palliative care . Strengthening team-working with nurses, as part of the primary healthcare team (Source: NeLM - Palliativ... NeLM - Palliative care organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2966830 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2966830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2751407&cid=s_38915_78_f&fid=38915&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nelm.nhs.uk%2Fen%2FNeLM-Area%2FNews%2F2009---August%2F24%2FClinical-review-An-overview-of-how-asbestos-exposure-affects-the-lung%2F Source: BMJ Area: News This evidence-based review on asbestos-related lung disease covers who is considered to be at risk, how asbestos affects the lung, what sort of lung disease that asbestos can cause (benign disease, asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma), and matters relating to compensation.  A focus is given to mesothelioma, including clinical presentation, investigations and treatment.    The following summary points are taken from the article:    . The risk of asbestos related lung disease is dose related and depends on fibre type . Joiners, plumbers, electricians, painters, shipyard workers, builders, engineers, and asbestos miners are at greatest risk . Asbestos exposure can cause benign disease (pleural plaques, pleural thickenin... NeLM - Palliative care organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2751407 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2751407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2751408&cid=s_38915_78_f&fid=38915&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nelm.nhs.uk%2Fen%2FNeLM-Area%2FNews%2F2009---August%2F06%2FNICE-issues-supplementary-advice-to-appraising-treatments-which-may-extend-life-at-the-end-of-life%2F Source: NICE Area: News Following the consultation in December 2008 on supplementary advice to be given to the NICE's Appraisal Committees, when they are appraising treatments which may extend life, at the end of life, the following documents are now available from the Institute's website:   . Supplementary advice to the Appraisal Committees . Consultation responses . Summary response to consultation (Source: NeLM - Palliative care) NeLM - Palliative care organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2751408 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2751408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2751409&cid=s_38915_78_f&fid=38915&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nelm.nhs.uk%2Fen%2FNeLM-Area%2FEvidence%2FGuidelines%2FCKS-Topic-Minibite-Palliative-cancer-care---malignant-ulcer-of-the-skin%2F Source: CKS Area: Evidence > Guidelines This Topic Minibite covers the management of malignant ulcers (also known as fungating wounds, ulcerating tumours, or neoplastic lesions) of the skin. There is some background information on the management of emotional stress, social concerns, functional compromise, complications, and nutritional deterioration.   The target audience for this Topic Minibite is healthcare professionals working within the NHS in England, and providing first contact or primary health care.  Please see the link below for details.  (Source: NeLM - Palliative care) NeLM - Palliative care organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2751409 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2751409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2751410&cid=s_38915_78_f&fid=38915&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nelm.nhs.uk%2Fen%2FNeLM-Area%2FNews%2F2009---July%2F15%2FDepartment-of-Health-publishes-annual-report-of-End-of-life-care-strategy%2F Source: NHS Networks Area: News The Department of Health has issued a report on the progress made following the launch of the "End of Life" strategy a year ago.  Please see link below for details. (Source: NeLM - Palliative care) NeLM - Palliative care organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2751410 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2751410