title: Palliative medicine and the diagnostic process: who is prematurely closing the door on whom?
authors.affiliation: General Practice Vocational Training Scheme, NHS Forth Valley, Larbert, UK.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hanlon
authors.affiliation: Department of Palliative Medicine, Victoria Hospice, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, UK.
authors.forename: Stephen J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Fenning
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care; D065126:Palliative Medicine; D013727:Terminal Care
keywords: Chronic conditions; Clinical decisions; Supportive care