General Practitioner

Patient assessment is a critical step in identifying and responding to palliative care needs.

Being able to talk to patients and families to understand their concerns will help in planning care.

There are a number of common symptoms. Active management can reduce distress and burden.

GPs often have ongoing relationships with patients, and this can inform clinical decision making.

Recognising dying is the first step in terminal care management.

GPs are well placed to support family members and carers in bereavement.

Find out about practice management and professional issues relevant to palliative care.

Includes practitioner resources and resources for patients and families.