Table 5.

Final core outcome set for best care for the dying person.

To address pain

To address anxiety

To address respiratory symptoms

To ensure that family and friends have unrestricted access to the patient

To address the fear of death

To give the possibility to say goodbye

To recognize and discuss the dying phase

To reduce suffering

To ensure dignity and respect

To ensure access to competent health professionals and to their continuous support

To provide compassionate care

To make the patient and the family feel heard and understood

To respect the patient’s autonomy, preferences and wishes

To provide quality of death and dying