Table 4 Results of phase 2 practice meetings and actions taken
Action (total number of patients reviewed 43a) | Number of times the action was taken |
|---|---|
Start a Key Information Summary | 23 |
Add to palliative care register | 6 |
Review medication | 1 |
Schedule home visit | 1 |
Consider power of attorney | 4 |
Continue current treatment | 5 |
Intervene with respect to drugs or alcohol consumption | 1 |
Check current package of care at home | 1 |
Contact family member or informal carer | 3 |
Review current KIS | 2 |
Refer for physiotherapy review | 1 |
Social care review | 2 |
Consider Do Not Attempt Cardio- Pulmonary Resuscitation conversation | 2 |
Arrange respite care | 1 |
Discuss with heart-failure nurse | 1 |
Refer for specialist palliative care | 1 |
Discuss end-of-life care | 2 |
Total number of actions taken | 57 |