Probe into use of ‘death pathway’ by NHS The NHS is coordinating a probe into the Liverpool Care Pathway after concerns were raised over its misuse. Families have come forward saying they were not consulted when their loved ones were… Read More ›
Liverpool Care Pathway
Hospitals ‘letting patients die to save money’
Hospitals may be depriving elderly patients of food and drink to hasten their deaths as part of cost-cutting measures to free up bed space, leading doctors warn. By Stephen Adams, Medical Correspondent Tens of thousands of patients with terminal illnesses… Read More ›