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Why is sharing information important?
Coordinating care for vulnerable people in the last stages of life is challenging, especially when so many different agencies are involved. GPs, hospitals, hospices and the ambulance service in the North West should be able to share and review the most up to date information to improve palliative and end of life care for these patients. The constantly updated record means everyone has the latest information on a person’s medical condition and medication as well as their wishes and preferences.
Electronic Palliative Care Coordination System – mechanism for recording conversations/outcomes and care plans using coding in Electronic Patient Records (EPR). Coordinating care for vulnerable people in the last stages of life is challenging, especially when so many different agencies are involved. GPs, hospitals, hospices and the ambulance service in the North West are working on using an Electonic Palliative Care Coordination System (or EPaCCS) to improve end of life care. The constantly updated record means everyone has the latest information on a patient’s medical condition and medication as well as their wishes.
End of life Care EPaCCS system
This video reports on how GPs, hospitals, hospices and the ambulance service in the North West are using an Electonic Palliative Care Coordination System (or EPaCCS) to improve end of life care
EPaCCS Webinar
In this video Dr Sinead Clark, GP and Clinical Lead talks through the principles of EPaCCS and shares some case studies.
Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT) is a structured clinical vocabulary for use in an electronic health record. It is the most comprehensive and precise clinical health terminology product in the world, forming an integral part of the electronic care record. It represents care information in a clear, consistent, and comprehensive manner.
All personalised ACPs to be completed via the LSC EPaCCS template held within primary care EMIS. The revised 2025 template meets the Professional Records Standards Body PEoLC data and digital standards and is the ONLY template that should be used as it offers a consistent approach to PEoLC across LSC primary care and is coded for reporting and monitoring purposes.
PRSB record standards exist to support the safe and efficient exchange of information across health and care services. They set out what information should be recorded about a person and shared between services to ensure seamless, joined-up care. Built for use in IT systems, the standards are flexible and can be implemented in any system used locally.
