Laurie Grealish

Nov 1, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Amy Sweeny |Nemat Alsaba |Laurie Grealish |Katya May

Over half (52%) of 295 older people who died within 48 h of ED presentation had one or more prior ED visits and/or hospitalisations. Management of some symptoms common at the end of life (including dyspnoea, anxiety and agitation) with medications, and PRN prescribing of these, occurred less frequently in ED compared to the wards. Introduction Globally, our population is ageing.