Abstract
Mortality within a general practice population can be used as an indicator of the morbidity, and consequently the health care needs of the population. This article reports on a review of mortality and nursing involvement in terminal care within one general practice, and considers the implications for nursing and medical services.
MeSH terms
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Age Distribution
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Cause of Death
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England / epidemiology
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Family Practice / organization & administration*
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Female
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Health Care Surveys
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Hospices / statistics & numerical data
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Hospitals / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Male
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Morbidity
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Mortality*
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Needs Assessment
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Nurse's Role
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Nursing Homes / statistics & numerical data
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Public Health Nursing / organization & administration
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Sex Distribution
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State Medicine
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Terminal Care / organization & administration*