Death rights

Article Abstract:

Standards of care for dying people and those close to them vary considerably in UK hospitals. Dealing with death can place great burdens on National Health Service staff, and sometimes their coping mechanisms may have a negative impact on patients or relatives. Complaints to the office of the health service commissioner indicate that dying people are often not given basic personal nursing care, with contact between nurses and dying patients being minimal. There is a strong feeling that the last days of a patient do not merit much attention.

Standards

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An essential and ancient oil

Article Abstract:

Tea-tree oil can play a valuable role in the oral care of hospice patients. It can be used as a mouthwash, producing no clinical after-taste or nausea. It is particularly useful in oral care for patients who wear dentures, as dentures tend to harbour the candida species. Tea-tree oil is less expensive than conventional oral care preparations, and can be very beneficial in improving the patient's overall well-being. It can also be used on fungating lesions as a deodorizer.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Essences and essential oils, Mouth diseases

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Changes in the year before death 1969-87

Article Abstract:

Two investigations into the year before death by the Institute for Social Studies in Medical Care in 1969 and 1987 are compared and shows that there has been an increase in life expectancy. However, people's independence has not improved to any great extent, and support in the last year of life requires more attention and resources.

Reports, Mortality

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