Medical decision-making in hospices from the viewpoint of physicians: results from two qualitative studies

Abstract Background Physicians who practice in a hospice are responsible for working with patients and nursing staff to develop a medication plan, monitor symptoms and pain, and adjust medication if necessary. In inpatient hospices in Germany, physicians are part of a multi-professional approach, bu...

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Main Authors: Andreas Walker, Christof Breitsameter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-022-00999-0