Table 5 Responses from questionnaires completed by nursing staff, regarding patients experiencing a potentially avoidable hospitalisation (n = 13)
Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
Would you be surprised if this patient died during the current admission? | 5 (38.5%) | 8 (61.5%) |
Would you be surprised if this patient died within the next 12 months? | 2 (15.4%) | 10 (77.0%) |
Do you believe this patient has palliative care needs? | 7 (53.9%) | 5 (38.5%) |
Do you think this admission was clinically necessary? | 7 (53.9%) | 0 |