MARC project READY - Recognising Patients at Risk of Dying

This project seeks to support clinical staff in the recognition of dying through the use of an existing, validated prognostic tool. Using interviews and audits of healthcare records, the first MARC end-of-life project identified gaps in care service provision and in the documentation of older people’s care preferences towards the end of life. Considerable difficulties in the recognition of dying were highlighted.

When staff are not aware or acknowledging that a patient is dying, provision of palliative care and end-of-life conversations may be delayed. Hence, ways to improve early recognition of end-of-life care stages and care needs are required.

To read further and download the Project Summary: https://www.nari.net.au/recognising-patients-at-risk-of-dying

Please contact k.gerber@nari.edu.au for more information.