ISSN:
1433-7339
Keywords:
Key words Place of death
;
Palliative care
;
Determining factors
;
Transfer
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Factors determining the place of palliative care and death were studied by interviewing 40 patients using a semi-structured questionnaire. The 86 interviews assessed showed that both emotional and somatic factors played a part in the determination of whether patients were transferred and of their place of death. Emotional factors were mentioned in 41% as being of importance, and physical factors in 32%. Material and financial factors are probably underestimated owing to the methodology.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s005209900094
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