Elaine Meehan, Catherine Sweeney, Tony Foley, Elaine Lehane, Art Burgess Kelleher, Ruth M Hally, Deirdre Shanagher, Bettina Korn, Mary Rabbitte, Karen Margaret Detering, Nicola Cornally
OBJECTIVES: To examine current practices, attitudes and levels of confidence related to advance care planning (ACP) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among healthcare professionals working in Ireland. This will inform future clinical guidance development. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of healthcare professionals. RESULTS: There were 143 participants (109 general practitioners, 25 nurses, 7 physiotherapists and 2 consultant physicians)...
November 4, 2019: BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care