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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
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1Universitäres Zentrum für Hausarztmedizin beider Basel (uniham-bb), Kantonsspital Baselland, Liestal, klaus.bally@unibas.ch.
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|August 27, 2024
Summary
General practitioners (GPs) use instruments to identify palliative patients early. This involves assessing patient needs, discussing treatment options, and creating advance care plans for coordinated care.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care Medicine
- General Practice
- Healthcare Communication
Background:
- General practitioners (GPs) play a crucial role in early identification of palliative care patients.
- A comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs and expectations is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the process for identifying and managing palliative care patients within general practice.
- To emphasize the importance of patient-centered communication and shared decision-making.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing multidimensional basic assessments to record patient needs.
- Conducting interviews with open questions to clarify concerns and discuss treatment options.
- Developing joint treatment goals and advance care plans in consultation with specialists.
Main Results:
- Structured approach facilitates early palliative patient identification.
- Jointly developed treatment goals lead to personalized advance care plans.
- Documented plans improve communication and coordination among healthcare providers.
Conclusions:
- Early identification and comprehensive assessment are key for effective palliative care.
- Advance care planning, developed collaboratively, ensures patient-centered care and coordinated management.
- Clear documentation of treatment goals and emergency measures is vital for interdisciplinary communication.
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