Understanding patient views and experiences of the IDENTIfication of PALLiative care needs (IDENTI-PALL): a qualitative interview study.

Isabel Leach Catriona Rachel Mayland Nicola Turner Sarah Jane Mitchell

Published in: The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners (2024)

A compassionate approach, sharing of prognostic uncertainty, and proactive primary care are key to timely, beneficial identification of palliative care needs. Future policy should ensure that identification is an adaptable, personalised process to meet the individual needs of people with advanced serious illnesses.

Keyphrases

palliative care
primary care
advanced cancer
bioinformatics analysis
mental health
healthcare
public health
case report
social media
general practice