Family caregivers are being approached to consider giving end of life drugs when community nurses and doctors aren’t available. Family caregivers willing to take on this role will be trained and supported with access to 24-hour phone advice. Although family caregivers commonly do this in rural Australia, it’s rare in the UK. The pandemic is a considerable challenge for end-of-life care across the world. It’s vital to plan and provide support now if it’s going to be safe for patients and their family caregivers.

Source: Daily Mirror June 19, 2020 11:47 UTC