Understanding end-of-life care
Explore what end-of-life care means in the nursing world and how you can support a patient, their family and carers during this difficult time. Find related resources and courses via this introductory page, which offers links to related RCN courses.
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Available to RCN members
Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
What will this resource give me?
- general overview of the meaning of term ‘end of life care’
- information on the support that can be given to people during this time
- the RCN’s commitment to improving the support nurses get when it comes to understanding your role and looking after your health and wellbeing.
Resource last reviewed
25 Apr 2024
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