Consider the different headings that make up the Seven C's and try to think about what each one would represent.
Click on the headings above to reveal the correct description.
1. Communication
A supportive care register is compiled to record, plan and monitor patient care. This is used as a tool for discussion at health care team meetings.
Regular primary health care team meetings are held to improve the flow of information.
2. Co-ordination
A nominated co-ordinator e.g. district nurse is appointed to maintain a register of concerns and problems. The co-ordinator also organises team meetings for discussion , planning, case analysis and education.
3. Control of Symptoms
Patient symptoms are assessed, discussed and treated.
Anticipatory prescribing is practised.
4. Continuity
Palliative care patient details are passed on to local palliative care specialists with transfer of information to the local our-of-hours service.
Patients and carers are given information about contacts needed for out-of-hours advice.
5. Continued Learning
Meetings are organised to discuss patients’ care and to share ideas and problems.
Significant event analysis takes place to consider good examples of care and possible improvements for future work.
6. Carer Support
Carers are supported, listened to, encouraged and educated to play as full a role in the patient’s care as they wish.
A link with social services will be made to ensure that practical support is available.
Health care professionals plan support for the carer when bereavement occurs.
7. Care in the Dying Phase
The period when the patient is approaching the terminal phase (death is likely in the next two weeks) is recognised and this information is communicated to family and carers.
Medicines for symptom control of all terminal symptoms are made available in the home.
