Demographic, clinical and practice characteristics of interviewees (30 patients and 20 GPs).
| Patients (n = 30) | GPs (n = 20) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male sex | 19 (63%) | 11 (55%) |
| Median age (range) | 78 (49–93) | – |
| Underlying disease | ||
| Cancer | 16 (53%) | – |
| Non-cancer | 14 (47%) | – |
| Median years of experience as GP (range) | – | 20.5 (6–33) |
| Palliative care training | – | 11 (55%) |
| Solo practice | – | 8 (40%) |