The JRCALC Podcast: Updates to the End-of-Life Care in Adults guideline Artwork

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The JRCALC Podcast: Updates to the End-of-Life Care in Adults guideline

December 22, 2025 • Class Professional Publishing

Hosted by Palliative Care Paramedic and End of Life Care Lead, Jen Scott-Green, Macmillan Paramedic Associate, Rowena Rickson, and Clinical Lead for End of Life Care, Edward O’Brian; this podcast outlines the key updates to the End of Life Care in Adults guideline for 2025.

Jen, Rowena and Edward explore the rationale behind the changes and how they support high-quality palliative care within ambulance services. They discuss recognising when a patient is approaching end of life, including the use of Supportive and Palliative Care Indicators Tool (SPICT), approaches to holistic assessment, symptom management, advance care planning and effective communication with patients and those close to them. The conversation also highlights the importance of coordinated decision-making and the practical considerations for crews delivering end of life support in the community.