Hospice at home--a new service for patients with advanced HIV/AIDS: a pilot evaluation of referrals and outcomes.
Between 50 and 70% of patients with a terminal illness indicate a preference to remain at home for as long as possible until their death. Nevertheless, a much smaller percentage actually die at home in England and Wales. A new hospice-at-home service in North London for patients with HIV/AIDS is described in this report. Terminal care for HIV/AIDS patients can be provided at home by a multidisciplinary team which offers 24-hour care.
Koffman
J
J
Department of Public Health, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster Health Authority.
Higginson
I
I
Naysmith
A
A
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000451:nursing*; D000328:Adult; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000451:nursing; D006699:Home Care Services; D017051:Hospice Care; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011788:Quality of Life; D013727:Terminal Care