Table 3 Recorded symptoms discussed in case conferences (n (%))
From: Evaluation of a pilot of nurse practitioner led, GP supported rural palliative care provision
Pain (severe or moderate) | 13 (25 %) |
Depression and/or anxiety | 12 (23 %) |
Breathlessness | 10 (19 %) |
Nausea/vomiting | 8 (15 %) |
Constipation or diarrhoea | 4 (7 %) |
Swallowing difficulties | 4 (7 %) |
Urinary or bowel incontinence | 2 (2 %) |
Falls risk | 2 (2 %) |