For people with cancer who are terminally ill, an unexpected hospital attendance can be distressing and tiresome. Such visits made close to the end of life can be considered an indicator for poor...
The evidence base for the treatment of palliative patients by paramedics is still limited. However, recent publications by Brady (2012a; 2012b; 2012c), Gakhal et al (2011), Pettifer and Bronnert...
‘Respiratory disease is the most common illness responsible for an emergency admission to hospital’ The British Lung Foundation (BLF), (BLF, 2007).
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