This article, written by Ruth McChesney and Patricia McClunie-Trust, introduces anticipatory prescribing as a response to community palliative and end-of-life-care challenges in New Zealand. It then proposes an anticipatory prescribing guideline derived from a realist review and outlines implementation strategies
Having previously been against assisted dying, specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones describes the immense privilege of helping someone die in the way they want, and offers insight into the personal and professional considerations involved
The patient with cancer nearing the end of life may have a number of symptoms that can reduce quality of life, as discussed in this article by Rod MacLeod. By planning ahead with the patient and family, a combination of physical and psychological interventions can be initiated by the GP to alleviate some of these
The End of Life Choice Act 2019 will come into force on 7 November – are you ready? GP Jo Scott-Jones runs through some important aspects of the act, and how you and your clinic can prepare
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management