Discussing Hydration

About this activity

This session focuses on communication with families and carers, both lay and professional, about decisions involving clinically assisted hydration at the end of life. This session was reviewed by Richard Kitchen and last updated in November 2017. Objectives By the end of this session you will be able to: Describe the common concerns expressed by patients and families regarding the giving or withholding of clinically assisted hydration in the end of life period, including relevant cultural issues Review the evidence about the effectiveness of and the legal position regarding clinically assisted hydration in the end of life period Develop the communication skills to identify and address the concerns raised by patients and families regarding the giving or withholding of clinically assisted hydration in the end of life period Develop the skills to address the concerns of colleagues regarding the giving or withholding of clinically assisted hydration in the end of life period