Last years of life: How to identify patients for palliative and end-of-life care. Issue 2 (February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Feathers, Luke; Rowe-Haynes, Cassy
• Is Part Of: InnovAiT. Volume 13:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 94
• Page End: 100
• Publication Date: 2020-02
• Subjects: Family medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians (General practice) -- Training of -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1177/1755738019890113
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-7380

Abstract

The provision of high-quality palliative and end-of-life care can be a very rewarding and important part of general practice. In this article, we explore how to identify patients at risk of dying in the next year. To help with this, we will look at some of the illness trajectories of cancer, organ failure, multi-morbidity and frailty. Finally, we will share some strategies and phrases that may be helpful in conversations when giving support to patients and planning for the future.