How do palliative care doctors recognise imminently dying patients? A judgement analysis.

Nicola WhitePriscilla HarriesAdam Jl HarrisVictoria VickerstaffPhilip LodgeCatherine McGowanOllie MintonChristopher TomlinsonAdrian TookmanFiona ReidPatrick Stone

Published in: BMJ open (2018)

This study identified six clinical signs and symptoms which influenced the judgement policies of palliative care doctors. These results may be used to teach novice doctors how to improve their prognostic skills.

Keyphrases

palliative care
advanced cancer
medical students
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
public health
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
patient reported