BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, 2016, vol 30(3) 362-368
Claire Magee; Jonathan Koffman
This study examines the confidence of out-of-hours
general practitioners (GPs) in symptom control and end of life prescribing, and
identifies their educational needs and preferences in order to inform recommendations
for future education. The authors conclude that regular e-learning is favoured, but should be blended
with other approaches that promote engagement including out-of-hours themed
workshops and case discussion. They also suggest that specialist palliative care services should
engage with out-of-hours providers to support education.
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