New guiding principles for care

Marie Curie has joined with The Scottish Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Scottish Care to co-produce new guiding principles, designed to ensure that dying patients in Scotland are treated humanely, compassionately and with dignity during the coronavirus crisis.

Read the press release here.

Julie Pearce Chief Nurse, Executive Director of Quality & Caring Services, Marie Curie said:

“Marie Curie cares for people coming to the end of their lives every day and we know just how important that moment of good bye is between the person and their family and friends. Even during this pandemic, wherever possible, we should try to make this happen in person. The chance to say goodbye is so important and if missed can have a huge impact on the person’s last moments and their family and friend’s grief and bereavement. We can work with staff and families to ensure that PPE is in place to keep people as safe as possible. Where visiting in person is impossible then we know that staff are committed to facilitating virtual visits and making the connections with families in the best way they can, in a kind, compassionate and personal way. We fully endorse these guidelines published today, and hope that they are adopted by the Scottish Government and considered right across the UK.”