Frequency of providing a palliative approach to care in family practice: a chart review and perceptions of healthcare practitioners in Canada

BackgroundMost patients nearing the end of life can benefit from a palliative approach in primary care. We currently do not know how to measure a palliative approach in family practice. The objective of this study was to describe the provision of a palliative approach and evaluate clinicians’ perceptions of the results.MethodsWe conducted a descriptive study of deceased patients in an interprofessional team family practice. We integrated …