Prescribing in terminal care at home, a quantative study

Abstract

In the Netherlands, General Practitioners play a crucial role in end-of-life care. GPs collaborate with specialized stakeholders and families to facilitate terminal care at home. Medication management for symptom mitigation is a vital component herein. This study quantitatively assesses oral medication, injectables, syringe drivers and anticipatory prescribing. This was for three main symptoms, nausea, pain, and a need for sedation. The study aims to measure GP's medication utilization for patients in the terminal phase at home.