A literature review for updating the National Consensus Statement: Essential elements for safe and high-quality end-of-life care beyond acute care and during a pandemic.

The Consensus Statement describes nine guiding principles and 10 essential elements for the provision of end-of-life care.

The National Consensus Statement: Essential elements for safe and high‑quality end‑of‑life care provides healthcare services with a best practice approach to caring for people who are approaching the end of their life. There are nine guiding principles that define safe and high‑quality end‑of‑life care.