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Death in practice.

W G Keane, J H Gould, P H Millard

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
    |June 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    General practitioners and community networks effectively supported home deaths, with better pain control and patient awareness. However, major services were underused, and end-of-life care education needs improvement.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Sociology
    • Palliative Care Research
    • General Practice

    Background:

    • Terminal care quality is a critical aspect of healthcare.
    • Understanding the experiences of patients and general practitioners during end-of-life care is essential for service improvement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the quality of terminal care provided by general practitioners.
    • To compare home versus hospital deaths regarding patient support and pain management.
    • To identify areas for improvement in end-of-life care services and education.

    Main Methods:

    • Nationwide survey of 950 general practitioners.
    • Analysis of 301 home deaths and 292 hospital deaths data.
    • Questionnaire responses on care of the dying, service utilization, and educational needs.

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    Main Results:

    • Home deaths received strong support from general practitioners and community networks, with superior pain control and patient awareness.
    • General practitioners frequently discussed impending death with relatives, but end-of-life discussions were rare.
    • Major end-of-life services were underutilized, with support for increased hospice availability and social services funding.

    Conclusions:

    • General practitioners and community support are vital for effective home-based terminal care.
    • Significant gaps exist in the utilization of available end-of-life services and postgraduate medical education.
    • Further investment in hospices, social services, and specialized training is recommended to enhance palliative care.