Stormont Health Committee hears 'people should discuss end-of-life plan before coronavirus emergency'

Dr Hamish Courtney, from the Royal College of Physicians, said it is important that those dying from the virus do so peacefully.
Stormont Health Committee hears 'people should discuss end-of-life plan before coronavirus emergency'

A senior medic has urged frail patients in Northern Ireland to discuss end-of-life arrangements with their families while they are still well.

Dr Hamish Courtney, from the Royal College of Physicians, said it is important that those dying from coronavirus do so peacefully.

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