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AGENDA: Issue 99 | End of life care

Published date

01 November 2025

Last updated

01 November 2025

Authors

British Geriatrics Society

Topic tags

End of life care

Patient/Family Involvement

Delivering compassionate, person-centred care to people at the end of their lives is a significant part of caring for older people and one that leaves leaves a lasting impact. This edition sensitively explores some of the thoughts, feelings and issues that arise during this inevitable stage of life. This content is limited to members only.

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