Table 6 Responses from questionnaires completed by medical staff, regarding patients experiencing a potentially avoidable hospitalisation (n = 10)
Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
Would you be surprised if this patient died during the current admission? | 4 (40%) | 6 (60%) |
Would you be surprised if this patient died within the next 12 months? | 1 (10%) | 9 (90%) |
Do you believe this patient has palliative care needs? | 5 (50%) | 5 (50%) |
Do you think this admission was clinically necessary? | 4 (40%) | 1 (10%) |