Ambulance crews in the capital have undergone specialist training to ensure that terminally ill people get care that meets their needs but respects their wishes.
All front-line staff are receiving training through a partnership between London Ambulance Service and Macmillan Cancer Support that aims to improve palliative and end of life care for patients and their families.
Clinicians get additional guidance and education to support dying patients, whether that be on an emergency 999 call, an NHS 111 call, or as part of a scheduled ambulance transport service. This can help avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital which can be distressing to the patient and their family.
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