We can and must do better on end-of-life care, says Royal College of Physicians

The Royal College of Physicians is calling on the Government and health system leaders to transform how dying is recognised and supported across the NHS and social care (Alamy/PA) -

Doctors are calling for a public campaign on end-of-life care and a national strategy on how such care for dying people can be delivered.

It comes amid a warning that too often this phase of someone’s life “is seen as unexpected or a last-minute crisis” despite the person being ill and already in hospital or another care setting.