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Just in Case Bags / Box formalise anticipatory prescribing at the end of life, and can minimise distress to the patient and their family, should there be a sudden deterioration when medications are not easily accessible.
The prescriber should ensure that all relevant agencies are informed that the Just in Case Bag / Box is within the care setting. The patient must be reviewed within 24 hours of medication being administered from the bag. The Just in Case Bag / Box prescription should be reviewed every 4 weeks |