Advance directive: does the GP know and address what the patient wants? Advance directive in primary care

摘要

BackgroundDue to the rapid changes in the medical world and the aging population, the need for advanced care planning grows.Despite efforts to make this topic discussed, only a minority of patients discusses the advance directive with their general practitioner (GP). This study aimed to map thresholds: What barriers are identified by GPs and patients in preparing and discussing an advance directive?