Risk of 12-month mortality among hospital inpatients using the surprise question and SPICT criteria: a prospective study.
Alison M MudgeCarol DouglasXanthe SansomeMichael TresillianStephen MurraySimon FinniganCheryl Ruth BlaberPublished in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2018)
The GSF-PIG approach identified a large minority of hospital inpatients who might benefit from advance care planning. Future studies are needed to investigate the feasibility, cost and impact of screening in hospitals.