Acknowledgements
We are very appreciative of informal discussions held with representatives of the following organisations. We are particularly grateful for their perceptive comments, constructive suggestions and encouragement.
- The Association for Palliative Medicine
- The Care Quality Commission
- The Deloitte UK Centre for Health Solutions
- The Marie Curie charity
- The National Council for Palliative Care
- NHS England
- The Royal College of General Practitioners
- The Royal College of Nursing
- The Royal College of Physicians
- St Christopher’s Hospice