This information is intended for Healthcare Professionals for the purposes of reference. However, we would want you to be aware that we are always happy to discuss any questions or queries that you may have regarding a patient or palliative care in practice.

Useful drugs
Syringe drivers
Crisis symptom control

This information has be extracted from the SCN / SWSH / SWL Adult Palliative Care Guidance (2006) 2nd edition. A complete copy can be downloaded from www.sussexcancer.net/professionals/
clinicalgroups/crosscutting/palliative/guidelines.asp

In addition, Healthcare Professionals may find useful the NEEMMC Guidelines for Tablet Crushing and Administration via Enteral Feeding Tubes (via Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust).