Hospital admissions from nursing homes: a qualitative study of GP decision making

British Journal of General Practice

Clare McDermott¹  Paul Little¹  Geraldine Leydon¹  Richard Coppin¹ 

[1] Department of Primary Care and Population Science, University of Southampton, Southampton

关键词: decision making;    general practice;    geriatrics;    nursing homes;    palliative care;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp12X653589

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Decisions regarding the hospitalisation of nursing home residents may present a difficult dilemma for GPs. There are pressures to admit very frail patients with exacerbations of illness even though such frailty may limit the possible health gains. As ‘gatekeepers’ to NHS, GPs are expected to make best use of resources and may be criticised for ‘inappropriate’ admissions. Little is understood about the influences on GPs as they make such decisions

【 授权许可】

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