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

[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

[学科分类] 卫生学

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