Retrospective cohort study reveals shorter than recommended palliative care duration in GP-referred patients, suggesting a need for improved referral models.
GP-referred patients were predominantly admitted to community-based palliative care, and most of them received specialist palliative care for a shorter duration than recommended. Future research in primary care, exploring needs-based referral models and referral acceptance, may support timely access and comprehensive care.
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