Frequency of Providing a Palliative Approach to Care in Family Practice: A Chart Review and Perceptions of Healthcare Practitioners in Canada

Background: Most 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 their clinicians’ perceptions of the results.

Methods: We conducted a descriptive study of deceased patients in an interprofessional team family practice. We …