Table 5 GPs and Nurses views of strategies which may improve after hours PC service using percentage frequencies
Strategies that may improve after hours PC | GPs | Nurses |
|---|---|---|
Standardised written protocol | 86% | 87% |
Individual patient protocol | 91% | 88% |
Formal protocol between PC service & indigenous Australians | 63% | 87% |
Regular multidisciplinary meetings | 70% | 92% |
Referral to PC service at time of diagnosis | 69% | 63% |
More nurses for home visits | 82% | 81% |
PC trained nurse on after hours tel. service | 86% | 92% |
PC trained respite carers | 90% | 94% |
More support and debriefing for GPs/nurses | 76% | 87% |
More support for carers | 58% | 96% |
More specific PC beds in local hospitals | 54% | 23% |
Greater access to equipment for home care | 83% | 83% |
Legislation to allow nurse evaluation of death | 58% | 87% |