Early identification of palliative care needs by family physicians: a qualitative study of barriers and facilitators from the perspective of family physicians, community nurses and patients Vrije Universiteit Brussel Ghent University
Background: There is a growing recognition that a palliative care approach should be initiated early and not just in the terminal phase for patients with life-limiting diseases. Family physicians (FPs) then play a central role in identifying and managing palliative care needs, but appear to not identify them accurately or in a timely manner.
Aim: To explore the barriers to and facilitators of the early identification by FPs of the ...
Aim: To explore the barriers to and facilitators of the early identification by FPs of the ...