GP-hospice interaction. When should patients be referred?
Patients should be referred early to hospice services. Regular communication between patient, family, treating general practitioner and hospice improves 'control' and life quality for patients. Pain control is a major problem and specialist care is frequently required. Hospice units can correct non terminal conditions, returning patients to the community in better health.
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D005194:Family Practice; D006738:Hospices / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D010146:Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013727:Terminal Care; D013997:Time Factors