The strategic inclusion of specialists alongside primary care providers is integral to optimising rural palliative care models. General Practioners are central to these models, through being embedded in their communities and as the conduit to specialist palliative care services. Rural palliative care patients and families value responsive care, trajectory signposting, effective communication, 24/7 support and recognise the value of virtual health. Globally, positive public policy and funding is critical to ensuring access to GP-led, specialist-supported, rural palliative care models.
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