Abstract: . . .  and patients to allow them to be the patient advocate • listens to what the patient wants and communicates this to the wider team. Example Raising Awareness of Lung Cancer ‘No One In The World Deserves Lung Cancer ’ Lung cancer fails to attract the same media and public attention as other common cancers . The Global Lung Cancer Coalition was established in 2001, and aimed to be the 'voice' for lung cancer patients. Lung Cancer Awareness month is held each November, and is co-ordinated in UK by The Roy Castle Foundation and Macmillan Cancer Relief. Its aim is to improve outcomes for those affec . . .
. . .  multidisciplinary approach to the management of breathlessness Lung cancer accounts for around 40,000 deaths each year. 75% of these patients are affected by breathlessness, which has a devastating effect on the patient and those who care for them, adversely affecting their quality of life. Example Improving care in the last 48 hours of life – Liverpool Care Pathway for the Dying Patient (LCP) The aim of this pathway is to provide a structure across an organisation for the care of the dying patient and their family. It contains three sections: initial assessment and care, ongoing care and care after death. Each section contains outcome measures (goals), which incorporate physical, social, psychological and spiritual/religious aspects around care of the dying patient. The ongoing care focuses on four hourly observations for the control of patients’ symptoms including pain, agitation and respiratory tract secretions (RTS) and patients’ comfort including mouth-care, syringe driver care and administration . . .
. . .  patient advocate • listens to what the patient wants and communicates this to the wider team. Example Raising Awareness of Lung Cancer ‘No One In The World Deserves Lung Cancer ’ Lung cancer fails to attract the same media and public attention as other common cancers . The Global Lung Cancer Coalition was established in 2001, and aimed to be the 'voice' for lung cancer patients. Lung Cancer Awareness month is held each November, and is co-ordinated in UK by The Roy Castle Foundation and Macmillan Cancer Relief. Its aim is to improve outcomes for those affec . . .
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