title: End-of-life care: supporting independent and healthy lives.
abstract: According to Department of Health figures published in 2008, between 56% and 74% of people would prefer to be cared for and to die at home although at present only 18% of deaths occur in the home, and 17% take place in care homes. According to The Hospital Guide, published by Dr Foster Intelligence in 2009, one in seven hospitals do not provide any facilities to support relatives and carers who wish to stay in hospital with a patient during their final days.
authors: sandra@vanepercy.com
authors: Sandra
authors: S
authors: Hobson
mesh_terms: D017028:Caregivers; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012944:Social Support; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods*