Improving Generalist End of Life Care

Objective To identify major concerns of national and local importance in the provision, commissioning, research, and use of generalist end of life care. Design A national consultation and prioritising exercise using a modified form of the nominal group technique. Participants Healthcare practitioners, commissioners, academics, and representatives of user and voluntary

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