A Key Worker is a CARE PROFESSIONAL.

A Key Worker is a CARE PROFESSIONAL who takes a key role in co-ordinating the care of the PATIENT and promoting continuity, ensuring the PATIENT knows who to access for information and advice.

Note: This NHS Business Definition is referenced by the approved Information Standard SCCI1580: Palliative Care Co-ordination: Core Content (Formerly End of Life Care).

This supporting information is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
plural	Key Workers