title: Care of the dying patient in hospital.
abstract: Patients die in hospital every day, some receiving suboptimal care. This article focuses on the care of these patients in their last days specifically discussing medication review, symptom control, assisted nutrition and hydration, spiritual and religious needs, and documentation.
authors.affiliation: St Gemmas's Hospice, Leeds LS17 6QD, UK.
authors.forename: Clare
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rayment
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D004282:Documentation; D004358:Drug Therapy; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D018529:Nutritional Support; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods; D010327:Pastoral Care; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods*